Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee

Roan Mountain is really a beautiful place with its lush, green trees and mountain views.  The park was really dark, however, as we encountered cloudy, rainy weather.  It seemed too dark and depressing in the park.  We picked the brightest spot we could find and it proved out just fine.  We met a wonderful couple from Tennessee, Mike and Elizabeth.  They are still working hard in the Tennessee public school system and long for the day to travel out west.  They know volumes about the parks and views out west through the reading they do.  I was impressed by what they knew without ever having being there in person.  Prayers that they will soon be able to travel.

We met Dave and Carolyn B. at their beautiful home.  The views from their back balcony are spectacular.  I'll be scolding myself for a long time for not bringing along my camera.  We went to a Mexican restaurant and enjoyed a meal together.  The plan is to come back next year and enjoy the music of local musicians.  Who knows, maybe we can get Dave to play some music with us. :)  It was so nice to be with them again!  Both Carolyn and Dave, and Elizabeth and Mike suggested we go to the top of Roan Mountain to view the countryside from atop it.  Next morning we tried but it was way too foggy to see anything.