Going Off-Grid

Raindrops on the Windshield

Thursday, April 27…

Wonderful thunderstorm in the middle of the night—thunder that cracked, thunder that boomed, pounding rain, and a good dose of lightning. Intermittent rain this morning, and Greg didn't want to leave until things cleared up. He had a couple good reasons, but I reminded him there was no guarantee of good weather where we were headed and we might as well just move out. So We did, driving northeast out of Tennessee and into western North Carolina. Scenic route – lots of creeks, rivers, forested mountains (we’re approaching the Appalachian Trail, Great Smoky Mts, Blue Ridge Parkway, etc.).

more of those solar panels we saw in Georgia

Tonight we’re at a totally off-grid campground (no elec, water, sewer, or cell service), a halfway point (sort of) between Chattanooga and Asheville. Beautiful, peaceful place. The couple in the adjacent site are doing day hikes on the Appalachian Trail (or maybe in preparation for the AT).  They’d had a rough time this morning when they were suddenly hit with drenching rain. But the “sun’ll come out tomorrow” and they’ll be back hiking. 

Smiling Greg

Stream near our campsite.

BlogThought... Met another great couple tonight - John (I think) & Dinah, and their well-behaved Jack Russell named Lady. The guys talked MH stuff, and they checked out our rig (once Dinah saw our laminate, I think their carpet's days are numbered). So many good folks in the world.  

Random Nature Gallery...

Impressive Tree 

Lichened Limbs

Stream, up close & personal Friday morning.