Rainy day?

Rainy day? That's okay. We will ride around all day. While we were checking out this side of the park, we saw a black bear, wild turkeys, and deer. There is a little community up the road called Cades Cove. It was once a thriving "village" with over 750 people in the early 20th century. It was too wet to get out and check out the buildings. We are here a few more days and will probably see it then.

 

 

 

 

There is a roaring river near our campsite, about 100 yards. You can hear it (when it's not raining). Next time we will make our reservations well in advance in order to secure a waterfront site. But it is still pretty where we are. The air is fresh and clean (all that oxygen--thanks, trees). It is very cool, too. Lows are in the 60s and highs are close to 80. Hopefully the rain lets up soon.

 

We are pretty much off the grid here. We get two radio stations (a country/western and praise/worship) and no TV and no cell phone service. The park is free, and it is well-maintained (except the latrines). Must be a sequestration thing. But we are enjoying ourselves immensely.

 

G took some waterfall pics and this wild turkey this morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this is the reason they call it the Smokies. Too beautiful for words. Enjoy!