We're back from the Smokies and pleased to report we saw a bear at close quarters. We'd seen evidence of bears in the Catskills, but no sightings. We can return home contented. The physical beauty of the Smokies is in stark contrast to the infrastructure that has grown in the local area to house the tourists - lots of tacky motels, shops and "attractions" such as Dollywood (closed on Tuesdays, sorry Maryanne). The advantage, though, is that food and accommodation are cheap (our motel was $46 a night - big room, free breakfast)
A couple of hours from the Smokies is the Biltmore Estate, displaying in spectacular fashion the wealth and imagination of the Vanderbilts. Why not have a full pipe organ in your dining room? Luckily it was being played while we were there. We had a great day, roaming the estate, ending up with a wine tasting to size up what is being produced there.
We're back in Sewanee and, on Sunday, will move on to Nashville.
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2 comments:
We can only share your disappointment at missing out on DOLLYWOOD
I was eager to see what kind of merchandise a fun park, based on large breasts and bad wigs had to offer.
COME HOME the dollar is dropping!
I left a long commenton Facebook.
Your holiday sounds very exciting. No Dollywood, I bet you took ages to get over that! Where are the pics of the bear???!!
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