December 5, 2008

Smokey Mountains

After our trip to the burgh, we went to the Smokeys for a few days. We stayed at the Preserve resort. This was our cabin-it made the white knuckle drive up the mountain worth it!
FYI -when the fine print states that chains are suggested for tires and there are no refunds--take that as strong advice!

View from the lower floor balcony---what a view!
Stunning scenery-I could just stay there forever:)
A large jacuzzi tub--and a water heater large enough to fill it!!
That was the best bubble bath the girls ever had--- they enjoyed blowing the bubbles around:)


...other interior views

The cabin was great! A great place to go and stay for a few days and get away:) While we were there, we went through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Here are some other photos

Cades Cove


Chainsaw wood carvings

Outside of Ripley's; this 10,000+lbs granite ball sits on 1 inch of water and floats/spins!
This gorilla was outside of an indoor miniature golf place--the girls thought it was cool:)



This village was quaint with great little shops!

Overall, we enjoyed our trip to the Smokeys!