I have a few minutes until my meeting, so I'm stopping off to catch some scenery and slow down my pace for the day. I'm always in a hurry and hustle and bustle, so this will be a welcomed break of the pace.
It’s been about 3 years since I have taken some time to see the little pigeon river up close. The last I touched it was when I first moved to Tennessee. My friends took me on a tour to Cades Cove, and this river was our first stop.
What would be good right now are some yummy cherries. I could just sit here and watch the little pigeon river flow. The water is only about six inches deep at this part of the river and constantly flowing. I say six inches but I'm sure it changes on a monthly basis depending on the rain. The river is flowing from Gatlinburg into Pigeon Forge. One of these days maybe I can find the source. Is finding the beginning of the water flow like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?
There is a big flat rock along the side of the river. I wonder what people would think of me if I just laid down a blanket and took a short power nap. Oh! I have a great Idea for a first date. Ok this is my idea for a first date or a couple just wanting to spend time with each other.
I am probably in one of the most scenic spots for a picnic in the smoky mountains. There are relaxing sounds from the river and 360 degrees of nature, with just a few block to civilization. First, you would have to tell your date that what you're going to do requires them to take off their shoes. They have to be semi spontaneous. If not just leave them at the house. hehe Just tell your date you’re going to have a picnic. Once they get to the river they will have to be a little adventurous and cross in their bare feet. It’s not a big deal. It will be fun. Bring a picnic basket, cross the river (its less than ankle deep) and lay out a blanket over the rock. It’s a flat white rock just along side the river and is the perfect size for two and a picnic basket.