Gina and I just returned from 5 wonderful days in the Smoky Mountains. My parents had some extra points from their timeshare club and let us use some of them for my birthday. The condo was at the Bent Creek Golf Village, just outside Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The room was very nice -- the nicest we've stayed in so far -- and had several luxuries, such as a jacuzzi tub, a fireplace and a private hot tub on the back porch. We took advantage of the hot tub every night we were there.
If you have never been to Gatlinburg, it's a nice town tucked away in the Smoky Mountains, just a few minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Gina and I spent the day there on Wednesday hiking and exploring an old homestead named Cade's Cove. This area of the park was first homesteaded in the 1820's, and had several hundred residents. There were also several churches, a mill and many acres of farmland.
We also got to take a hike to Laurel Falls, a beautiful waterfall about a 1.3 mile hike from the highway. The weather was great and we passed many other people taking advantage of the nice conditions.
On our way home from spending the day in the park, we stopped in at the Park Grill. It was a very nice restaurant, and the food was excellent. As is the case with many restaurants, the portions were huge, but that didn't stop us from gorging ourselves on a mammoth brownie desert.
On Thursday we went into Gatlinburg to see the Aquarium of the Smokies. We have been to aquariums before and really like them, and this was a great opportunity for me to overcome my fear of sharks, which is totally legitimate for someone who lived his whole life more than 1,000 miles from the nearest ocean. There was also an exhibit on Mars, which gave us a chance to try on a space suit and drive a Mars Rover.
3 comments:
Hi Gina and Curby,
Sounds like a great time! My dad also let us book a timeshare with his points so we are going to Victoria Falls for my birthday in May - very excited :)
Keep updating - you do have at least one loyal reader.
Love Lenore
You SOB - you came to Tennessee and didn't let me know. Email me - wondering what you're up to. I haven't heard from you in a while.
YITBOS - Chip
Blessings Gina and Curby!
Thank you for all your good trip info and GREAT pictures! You both look fabulous! I have often wondered about these hot tubs; now you have answered that question - Out of this world! I can't wait to get in one.
Monday while keeping my grandchildren Alison(3) and Gavin(11months) I was trying to get my computer on to see where you two were located in Virginia, I couldn't remember. I had ordered pizza for Alison (her favorite) and was trying to fix Gavin's food to feed him when Alison decided she was "sooo hungry" she couldn't wait for the pizza delivery person. She had just eaten breakfast!?! With 2 screaming; hungry kids, I thought I was going to have a heart attack before I could locate where you two were in Virg.; where the shootings took place. Oh me, being a Grandmother is rough! Old age is not kind especially when you have to multi-task! Thanking; Praising our Jesus you and Curby were protected. Praying for Virg. Tech that all will receive The Peace, comfort only our Lord Jesus Christ can give.
Luv U! Cousin Deanna
PS: I LOVE how Google has set-up these blog accounts now! I can handle 1 password.
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