Sid and I left our River House in Lobelville, Tennessee, and struck out for somewhere east...hopefully getting as far as Fall Creek Falls State Park and Resort just outside of Pikeville, Tennessee. It was my first motorcycle ride in six months.
We had forgotten how cold it gets on the bike, especially when there is no sign of the sun. We kept stopping to don more clothes...neck gator first; then, gloves; finally the full leather set - jacket and chaps. We discussed the long underwear, but decided we could tough it out.
Overall impressions from the day (besides the cold, dreary weather): 1) Tennessee is in the midst of "dogwood delirium" with these pretty trees dotting the horizon and decorating every lawn. 2) Horses, goats and pastures - "Oh my!" 3) What's with all these tree farms and nurseries on Hwy 55 near McMinnville?
Tennessee towns of note: Hohenwald (home of the elephant sanctuary); Belfast (are we in the USA?); Hampshire (quaint and quick); Lewisburg (missed two turns there); Columbia (the court square is a "must see"); Shelbyville (home of The Celebration - the premier Tennessee Walking Horse competition and home of Sid's beloved late grandparents - Granny and Pa); McMinnville (historic downtown was an oasis on a gray day).
Finally, at 5:15 pm we reached the Inn at Fall Creek Falls. Hopefully, we will have a few photos of the falls tomorrow in spite of the 80% chance of rain tomorrow. Hmmm...I wonder if our rain gear will fit OVER the leathers...
2 comments:
So glad you had a good first day. I have stayed at Fall Creek Falls Resort. I told you about Pete burying our kitty "Cosmo" there at the top of the falls, had a little ceremony and all. Good photos in spite of the weather.
Love you, Judy
Judy, thanks for the reminder. It is raining steadily and cold here today. Sid wants to spend the day and night here. I plan to hike to the falls. I'll send up good thoughts when I visit Cosmo. Love, Gail
PS Our rain delay may put us in Roanoke later than expected. We'll keep you posted!
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