Weather: low 54 degrees, high 67 degrees, light rain early, then clear skies
When I was taking my morning walks in Florida, it was always on flat ground. Up here where we're staying in Tennessee, my walking route is up and down. As a result, the walks take longer, and I feel like I'm getting a real workout for my legs. I think this walking up here is going to get trimmed back a little, unless I can get in better shape.
Today, we decided to go over to Wears Valley, located near Pigeon Forge, to visit my niece Gina and her husband Tim. Here's a picture of the fine looking couple.
Tim and Gina moved up here last year from Texas and started a business that supplies grocery and household items to people on vacation, even delivering the items and putting them away. Recently, they opened a store in Wears Valley so they could expand their services. Here's a picture of Smoky Mountain Grocery, located in Wears valley. They are a few miles away from Pigeon Forge.
This is the sign in front of the store. Catchy, isn't it?
This is a mountain across the road from the store. They live in a beautiful area.
And, finally, fall decorations in front of the store.
Oh, I forgot. Here's a picture of their delivery van. Neat!
If anyone is interested in Tim and Gina's services, contact them at this address, tim@smokymountaingrocery.com.
When we left Gina and Tim after a great visit, we decided to go on through Pigeon Forge on our way home. We thought it might be a little shorter, but we didn't realize the traffic would be so bad. The first time we saw Pigeon Forge was back in the mid-1970s, and it was a sleepy little town. Not now! Wall to wall businesses that cater to the tourists, many traffic lights, and traffic that is terrible. It took us almost two hours to get home, and convinced us that we don't want to go to that area again.
Our route over to Wears Valley was through Marysville, which seems to be a nice town that is going through a lot of growth. We drove almost to Cade's Cove, located in Smoky Mountain National Park. Then we turned left and drove toward Pigeon Forge on a bad road, at least from Carolyn's point of view. Twisty, winding, up and down, narrow, it wasn't a good road for Carolyn to be on. Her vertigo problems started acting up, and by the time we got to Gina and Tim's place, she was getting sick. We stayed long enough for the vertigo to subside.
By the time we got home, both of us were ready to settle in for the night. I'm tired.
More later, be safe.
Today's Town - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee: Family Vacation Hub
Not all who wander are lost.
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