Just back from a weekend in the Smokies.  Carolyn & I appreciate the generosity of our church, who provided this get-a-way as a gift to us.

Here’s where we stayed, Richmont Inn:

Making it all the more nostalgic, Carolyn & I had our first date just around the corner from this Inn.  We were, at one time long ago, frequent visitors to the Smokies, with Townsend and Cades Cove among our favorite destinations: