Photos of Gatlinburg and Smokey Mountains


photo of gatlinburg by c.bayrak

Err, so this is the what the Chimney Tops trail looked like in the Smokey Mountains. I had to swallow a lot of pain meds, bloody mary's and pack ice packs to recover from 2 hours of hiking on this. It is normally a 4 hour hike, but I couldn't make it, despite meds. Oh it was worth it though, just gorgeous. We stayed in Gatlinburg, which incredibly has retained its charm despite a HUGE increase in tourist attractions (we first visited 29 years ago).


Oh, my vending machined arrived, boy those people at candymachines.com are FAST. Now Nancy and I need to get cracking and make some little art.

Comments

The Lone Beader® said…
Did someone say bloody marys??? Hope you're feeling betta now. LOL.
10:52 AM
jafabrit said…
no not feeling better lol! need to continue the bloody mary's ;)
10:58 AM
Michael said…
Lovely pictures

Take Care
Michael
1:27 PM
Spoon of life said…
It looks sooo pretty!!!

Can't wait for the gum machine!!!

M.
2:50 PM
Lynette said…
Aw J.B. I'm sorry your back is giving you a hard time and I hope it has eased up by now. The mountains are so gorgeous and it makes me want to go up there to see them. I have some relatives up there that I haven't seen in many years. Gorgeous scenery!!
3:22 PM
Dr.John said…
Great pictures. Worth the pain.
6:12 PM
inspired said…
hiya hinny :) they say "No pain No gain," but Me sez "Pain is still pain even with the gain.." inspired07
2:27 AM
Anonymous said…
So glad you're back!
But disappointed to hear about your bloody back!!
Keep up those Bloody Marys darling!!
What brilliant scenery.

The gumball machine is inspired.
5:08 AM
Janets Planet said…
Oh, I bet you are excited about all the little pieces of art you can fill the machine with.

Hope the pain goes away soon.
5:33 AM
jafabrit said…
hiay everyone, nice to be back and will be doing me rounds on the blog circuit soon. Meanwhile working on making little art, and a sample graffiti panel for the chamberpot gallery reception coming up soon.

You can tell little art is preying on my mind when I had a dream about 5 little pieces of art over and over again last night, like the needle was stuck.
5:57 AM
Anonymous said…
Ohhh wonderful photo's girl!
10:22 AM
Cynthia said…
Love the bloggy marys, oops, I meant bloody marys!

So sorry your're not feeling better. The photos look magical. Can't wait to see Art Ball.

Welcome back.
8:28 PM
Nancy Van Blaricom said…
Glad your got your vending machine. I think that's a great idea. Is it time you went to a doctor with your back?????????
6:40 AM
Lauren said…
Beautiful photos! Hope you feel better soon.
3:40 PM
Susie Q said…
I am so glad you got to go on your trip. Bill and I met in the Smokies 32 years ago so it is a special place to us. Getting more commercialized (Phooey) but still holding onto it's charm. My parents lived 2 hours from it so we used to go a lot. With Dad gone, Mom is now living here but we will try to go this Summer. Grace enjoys it there. Beautiful pictures...

I love the idea of the vending machine and *little art*. How cool is that.

That graffiti guitar is super. I do know where it is! : )

Hope your back is better..it is awful being in pain. I will keep a good thought...

I do believe the AMA recommends Bloody Mary's for back aches. I can look it up...

Hugs,
Sue
7:40 PM
Still Waters Studio said…
You were in Tennessee?!!! You were about 4 hours from me. My second son was almost born in Gatlinburg at a wedding reception but I made it to Knoxville to a hospital there. He came a month early and was supposed to have been born at home. It worked out well though.
I'm glad you had fun in the Smokeys.
6:05 PM
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