We arrived into Gatlinburg today on the edge of the Smoky Mountains to
find that it is one of the most touristy places on the planet. We knew
it was going to bad from Bill Bryson’s books we had read but nothing
prepared us for just how much there was. It has 8 Ripley’s based
attractions and endless dinner shows. Oh dear.

We did however manage to find the one great thing here: the local
micro-brewery and restaurant. Great beer and great food, so that made
it bearable. Tomorrow we will cross the Smokys so hopefully we’ll get
good weather.