Monday, May 23, 2011

May 23, 2011. Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Great Camp of the Smokies.

It is called The Lodge at Buckberry Creek.  We like it, but getting here was quite a trip.  We elected to drive  the scenic route.  Unfortunately, I was driving almost the whole way through the mountains, all on very windy narrow roads.  It seemed to go on forever, but finally Ken took over when my two hours were up,  so he drove the rest of the way to the resort.  The lodge is new but built in the rustic style so it is quite comfortable.  Actually, there are three separate buildings, one the office and dining room, one larger older building and finally, the one we call home.

We live in The Crow's Nest, up three flights of stairs, but overlooking a high mountain, above the level of the tops of the trees.  It is everything we might want and need.  And we brought three bottles of wine.

Gatlinburg is a center of crafts and musicians, so perhaps we will check it out one day but after today's drive through the mountains, we might just stay here at the lodge and enjoy the clean air and the countryside.  One thing for sure, we will depart a different route!!

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