The Smokies

Since my last post we have visited my sister A and R and little O. We had a wonderful time. Little O is somethng else. I finally did finish the electrical work I was doing over there. If I do say so myself I did a terrific job.

After spending some time (3 weeks)in God's Country (the homestead)I headed out to the Smokey Mountains. I stayed in the park near Gatlinburg. They say that the Smokies are the most visited National Park so I was fortunate to have gone right before the big rush. What made my trip extra nice was all the help I received from the Law Enforcement Park Rangers and that I stayed in their compound. Since I had the best guides I got to see the best parts of the park. Places that most people don't ever see in the park. I hiked a total of 20 miles way into the back country of the park in 3 days and was able to go to some other remote areas of the park by vehicle. I hiked anywhere from an elevation of 1400 ft to 3700 ft. I hardly ever saw anyone while hiking in the back country, it was just me and the wilderness.

The park was totally amazing. It is huge and most of the trails are only accessable by hiking. I took some beautiful pictures of animals, vistas, streams, cascades, and waterfalls. I also went to the highest point at 6600 ft by vehicle. There is certainly more to do at the park and I wish I could of stayed longer. But that leaves me more to look forward to on my next trip to the Smoky Mountains.

I will spend 5 days at the homestead and then head out to New Braunfels.

Till next time, Take Care, Jorge