Memphis to Philadelphia #1

Crossing our first state line (the mighty Mississippi River) from Arkansas into Tennessee


Our campsite in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Note to self - and to all who might be reading this:
When you make reservations for a "mixed use" campground in a national park you will be surrounded by about 300 people whose idea of camping is making the great outdoors as much like the great indoors as possible (by way of RVs or gigantic tents with washers, dryers, and sometimes a wait staff). Just so you know.


This is my friend J.J. the Smoky Mountain Llama. He and I became pretty close ... check back soon for the full story.