We got back from lunch about 30 minutes ago. We were the first people to arrive, and they were not quite ready for us; so we walked around for a 10-15 minutes and then went back. I mention this because Kate is not big on walking. I would not even have suggested it if the rain had not stopped. The humidity was high however, and that bothered Kate.
The menu was only a brunch menu which for me was good. I had Eggs Benedict. Kate is getting more particular about what she eats. I think that is because she has forgotten many of the menu items and ingredients that she used to know and like. We went with the safest thing on the menu for her: shrimp and grits. She had had that last night, but it was very different. I thought it was good. She was not taken with it.
After lunch, we walked up to a square near the hotel where there were lots of kiosks with a variety of art. Some were not open because of the rain. We just did a quick walk through because Kate was getting quite hot. We headed back to the hotel, and she continued to get hotter. She was not enjoying herself.
Before we got back, she asked for a bathroom. We were not too far from a hotel where I took her. She didn’t say, but I was concerned that she might have been experiencing diarrhea. I try to prevent that by giving her 1 tablet of an anti-diarrheal with the nightly medicine. It is hard for me to determine what is just the right amount because it is hard for her to express herself about such things. Diarrhea is a side effect of one of her medications, Aricept.
We have enjoyed our meals as well as the silly comedy show “The Complete History of Asheville for Morons.” I would not recommend it to anyone, but Kate liked it. That is the most important thing.
The pacing of our trip has worked out well. We have had plenty of time for Kate to rest when she has needed to. She has definitely taken advantage of that. I don’t plan to book any other performances unless it is for Tuesday, the day we leave.
