Tuesday, Sept 15 I love a late morning! At 8:30 a park ranger with a large blower began blowing leaves from the path to the bathroom consequently woke us up. He then progressed to blow grassy areas along the roads and campsites – which is, I guess, why they have so much grass. Still, it seemed like a losing battle! A slow start to the day called for “Tom’s hash ‘n eggs” breakfast. By the time we were cleaned up from was 10:00 and we headed off to explore. At the Visitor Center we checked our communications, and then drove to Bryson City which publicizes train rides through the mountains; We saw one of the trains, very long, full of people wearing masks! Not today! The town was small and quaint with an interesting downtown with nice little shops. I bought a rug that was made by a local craftsman, and did a few other shops, while Tom entertained Charlie Button outside. With such a late lunch we were not hungry, but came back to the campground to enjoy the 73- degree temperature and sunshine. On this Tuesday afternoon the campground was about 60% full and was given over completely to oldsters – we saw no young kids! But, we did see an interesting cluster of pale pink pipe-like flowers. And, I got a picture of one of the super long campsites -- a 48" motorhome's dream! Notice Tom standing on the other side! We ate an early supper and headed off for the elk field. Last night there were just boys and one big male elk. Tonight, there was a meadow full of girls, and we could hear bugling off in the woods. Slowly a huge BIG BOY crossed the main road and walked majestically into the meadow. I was so shocked it took a moment to get the phone up for a video. At times it did appear that he was herding them together, and he concentrated on moving one young male out of the meadow. Then he lay down right in the open meadow! All the girls grazed their way out of his immediate area and even into the fenced in area of the historical farm; few stayed in his meadow! After over an hour– there wasn’t any explicit action! Just a boy checking out the girls, and girls acting completely indifferent. We left before dark . . . hoping that we didn’t miss something.
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Suzie
9/16/2020 08:39:34 am
Oh my gosh, your video is amazing! I love hearing the bugle cries in the background! The scenery is always so pretty in Tennessee. Charlie Buttons on the plate was so funny, and her enjoying the ride with Tom is classic. Hope your hearts are healing a tiny bit...
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We don’t go camping any more . . . we go ‘streamin’ ! The “SIlvermine and His” is our 2018 25' Airstream Serenity with Salsa interior and front twin beds., and ‘streamin’ is the name we use to describe our adventures. Stream along as we document everything from weekend trips to longer summer excursions and full-blown vacations. You know what they say: if you’re not in an Airstream – you’re just camping!
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