Traffic was horrendous. We probably drove 5 or 6 miles at 20 mph. And this was on a Thursday in the middle of the day. Ugh.
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Soon, however, we finally got to the Smoky Mountain National Park and traffic wasn't bad at all. There were hardly any cars in any of the scenic overviews. It was incredibly pleasant. We drove with the windows down and soaked in the fresh smell and clean air. It was soooo worth it to suffer through the drive through Gatlinburg. No wonder this place is one of the most visited National Parks in the US. Marty was having a field day shifting gears as necessary, enjoying both the drive and the scenery. We stopped when we could and took lots of photos that hardly do the place justice.
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3 comments:
Reading your blog helps me remember that seeing wonder in the world is not reserved for the very young. Thanks for a great read, and I look forward to more!!
Wow, you haven't written for awhile! I was sure you would have at least written one post on the ferry! ; ) Just kidding, you run your blog whichever way you want.
Wow - I hadn't read your blog in a while. Sorry I didn't know about your going through Gatlinburg - could have also warned you about the traffic, and told you how to find the artisans. They are still there, just on an entirely different road.
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