Monday, July 11, 2011

Rafting on the North Carolina-Tennessee Border

Good morning,

The image above is fuzzy because I snapped it as we were moving along about 70 miles per hour. 
Immediately after we crossed from North Carolina into Tennessee we pulled off the highway and onto a bridge where we had taken pictures of the river below several years ago.
These beautiful flowers were on a tree growing below the bridge. 
 Shortly after we pulled in this bus flew past us on its way up stream with customers ready to ride the rapids below.
 This is the view of the rapids downstream from the bridge...
 ...and just then from upstream we spotted a rubber raft...
 ...with six people aboard.
 This seemed to be some sort of training event...
 ...concluded from the conversation we could overhear and the lettering on the side of the raft.
 The water was fast so the people moved quickly toward the rapids below us...
 ...where these folks handled the rapids with ease.
 Back on the road we found ourselves behind a horse and wagon.  Ok, it's horses in a trailer...
 ...and it wasn't long before we found ourselves in Dandridge, Tennessee, and our Hampton Inn for the night.

After being at sea for ten weeks where there are so many beautiful things to see and do, it is such a pleasure to see something different and the beauty in these mountains.  Driving home from the port and seeing all of this is so much nicer than flying over it.

Tune in tomorrow for more of the journey home.

Best,
Lois


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21 comments:

  1. SherryJuly 11, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Wow! Only you would arrive at just the precise time to catch shots like these!!!

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  2. Lois EvensenJuly 11, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Hi Sherry!

    I thought of you while we were there, too! :)

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  3. CathyJuly 11, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Hello Lois
    Good to know you are back on dry land, home with the family and friends you love.
    Don't always get time to drop in personally but I always enjoy seeing (courtesy of my reader) what sights you come up with - makes me feel as if I've journeyed along with you.
    And of course you know the best thing about land travel is that there is no weight limit.... what would you do without all that crafty stuff to bide the time away lol
    Lovely to see

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  4. TexWisGirlJuly 11, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    a really nice way to 'ground' yourself again after 10 weeks at sea. :) that's a mimosa tree with those beautiful pink poofy blooms. :)

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  5. EG CameraGirlJuly 11, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    River rafting is a hoot to watch! Lucky you to be there at the right time.

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  6. DianaJuly 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I'll bet it is a real treat to see all of the beautiful countryside! We had one of those trees in our old yard. I don't know what it's called but we used to call it a Butterfly bush as there would be butterflies all over it! Just beautiful!
    Love Di ♥

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  7. MontanagirlJuly 11, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I agree, that was perfect timing to capture some really neat rafting photos. Oh and by the way, your header photo is gorgeous!

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  8. Erin WallaceJuly 11, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    White water rafting is so exhausting but so fun! Love your header; gorgeous lily.

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  9. LeontienJuly 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    yeah i know those flowers! last year when we visited the smokey mountains i saw them and we took pictures! i thought they were very very pretty!

    Thanks for sharing
    Leontien

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  10. ChristineJuly 12, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing your lovely photos of TN. I so wish I were there right now! Those lovely blooms are Mimosas.

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  11. ElaineJuly 12, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Beautiful country to travel through! Your new header is fabulous! I can't wait until you get home and we get to smell the fresh baked bread.

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  12. KarenJuly 12, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I agree that the drive must be so much better in terms of seeing things, especially the rafting! That looks so exciting.

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  13. Ricki TreleavenJuly 12, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Is this the Ocoee River?

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  14. Lois EvensenJuly 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I'm not sure what river it is. Perhaps someone else will know. We were pretty much out in the country with few signs when we got off of the highway.

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  15. GunnJuly 12, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Wow, never seen a bus like that....
    Great image!

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  16. JimJuly 12, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    A great day out.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  17. DeeJuly 12, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Love the red bus! :)

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  18. 2sweetnsaxyJuly 13, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Thanks for sharing these. I wish I could swim. I'd try this.

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  19. Hootin AnniJuly 13, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Brave souls!!!!

    WAVE ACTION is my watery link. Do stop by if you have time. And, have a super Wednesday!!!

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  20. Magical Mystical TeacherJuly 13, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    River rafting--what absolute fun on a hot, hot day!


    FEELING RATHER DUCKY

    Feeling rather ducky?
    Here’s what I would do:
    Find a pond or puddle,
    One that’s right for you;
    Take a sturdy life vest,
    Strap it on your back;
    Jump into the puddle,
    Give a little quack!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Never-Flowing Fountain

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  21. Chubskulit RoseJuly 13, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Gorgeous photos! I would love to experience water rafting.

    Watery Wednesday post at my page, please drop by if you can. Thanks!

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