From Trenton to Swansboro

Lynn asked "Have you ever been to Mallardtown?"

"That's near Trenton, right?" I replied.

And we had the start of a Sunday ride.....




I liked the fact that we could park the bikes on the grass and not the gravel parking lot. Did I mention I hate gravel roads and parking lots?








Such photographic opportunities upon arrival that I couldn't believe my eyes.





Z.A.K.'s of Mallardtown is located at 1553 Ten Mile Fork Road just outside of Trenton, NC. They can be reached at 252-448-1920 and if you drop by you will probably have reason to call. This is a very interesting shop with such an array of items inside you just can't take it all in on one trip.




From wall to wall and floor to ceiling there is an amazing variety and amount of items on display.









Highly desirable and collectible items are on display in every nook and cranny...









Various areas seem to separate you from time and create an almost children's story book setting.







Well it's time to collect our treasures and settle up with the proprietor. Vast selection, good prices and I even had the opportunity to meet the owner who happens to be a jeweler.





With a high of 67 it was one of those fall days where it's hard to determine what to wear; Starts out cool and cools quickly in the late afternoon. The temperature difference in the areas in the shade and the sunshine is quite drastic this time of year so Debbie and I rode in chaps and leather jackets and were glad we did. We would have been OK in nylon or light leather as Chad and Lynn wore but hey that's what zippers are for. I like cold weather but I really hate getting cold.

We leave Trenton on 58 and head back to 17 South to pick up 58 again in Maysville with Swansboro and a late lunch on our minds.

Swansboro. What can I say. We are so lucky in eastern NC to have places like this. Yeah there is the main drag with hardware stores and the local Hardees but there is the fantastic waterfront area with all the shops and local restaurants.






Upon arrival we head to the Icehouse Waterfront Restaurant. A place that Debbie and I enjoyed on an earlier ride. Inside or outside the view is fantastic.























What was ordered? Fish tacos, tuna, fried flounder and a house specialty burger. I believe that everyone enjoyed their meal a great deal. The Icehouse is a great destination with a varied menu and the prices are reasonable.














Well it's time to head home so we point the machines toward Maysville and then New Bern. It was a little cooler on the return trip and darkness is arriving an hour early since the time change this weekend. A great trip of around 115 miles with good friends, good food and a new discovery in Mallardtown.