The Great Smoky Mountains
So, Barbara and I finally decided on an end-of-summer vacation, which felt more like an exciting adventure, as we both truly needed an escape and a chance to explore new places. Thus, the search for the perfect cabin; one that resonated with both of us. Not only were we selective about the layout of the cabin and its scenic location, but it absolutely had to fit within the specific week we had chosen in September. As a side note, we actually kicked off our search back in July, eager to find the ideal spot.
We found our little slice of the Smokie Mountains through Colonial Properties, which is conveniently located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The cabin we chose was a cozy place called Moonlit Hideaway, perfectly nestled in the picturesque Walden Creek area. We were eagerly set for our stay during the second week of September. Our journey led us to arrive in Sevierville, Tennessee, late Sunday afternoon. Our first stop was at a very large and impressive gas station known as Buc-ee’s, conveniently located right off the exit. After refueling, we searched for a place to eat, as we were quite tired and hungry after our long road trip. We eventually settled on a delightful pizzeria in Pigeon Forge called Big Daddy”s, and I must say, it was quite good.Our waiter was amazing. After our meal, it was finally time to head to our final destination, the charming Moonlit Hideaway. It was surprisingly easy to find, all thanks to the reliable guidance from Siri.
Though this is my very first blog entry documenting our wonderful trip, I feel a strong need for a second or even a third blog post to share some of the many incredible images that my wife and I had taken during our travels together. The experiences we captured through our iPhones and digital cameras truly deserve more space to be appreciated and reflect upon. I’ll leave links below of the places we looked at.
All images in this blog shot with an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
