After Virginia - October 28, 29, 30 in Tennessee

Gatlinburg was interesting and as lovely as they say. But this is it for us at Tennessee. Friday (Oct 31) we head west again. Where will we go next? We don't really know. We will tell you tomorrow.



At Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee):
Can you tell we were cold?



We met Pedens today (October 29) at Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, TN) and saw a number of great Southern Gospel groups. This was a very interesting day. It is a bit like an elaborate and Southern Christian version of a cross between Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland with lots of country gospel music. During the week at this time of year really means that the place is crawling with retirees (like us). There were all kinds of crafters showing you how they make everything from furniture to sorghum to weaving to wagon-making. Lots of feel for the south and its subculture. We really enjoyed it.


After leaving Jamestown, we decided to drive west for awhile. We ended up near Winston-Salem NC at a Rest Area on I-40. We slept great amidst all the trucks lined up and then today (the 28th) we got into Tennessee (Dollywood). My cousin and husband, Carol and Roger Peden will join us and show us around the park on the 29th.

Driving through Asheville area was as good as any fall colors on the whole trip (and we've seen some great stuff). We were sorry we couldn't match up with Myron and Bev Gottfried in Ashville but we had a nice chat. Marie did find an outlet for some fabric she wanted. As we parked in their lot, you can see the snow on the ground nearby. We even drove through some snow flurries - and that was a first for this trip.