Heading Back

My Dad and I left Saturday in his plane to get me back on the trail. We flew from Great Barrington to Raleigh-Durham to pick up Domino (AT05) but decided to stay the night as the weather in Knoxvile was really ugly - winds and severe turbulence over the smokies. Next day we set off again - unfortunately without Domino (long story) - and made it to Knoxville in time to rent a car and drive to Fontana. What a road - 300 or more hairpin bends in less than 50 miles - but really beautiful. We were greeted by Jeff and Nancy and immediately introduced to Juniper, Backyard Boogie, and Salamander - who were also staying there that night. We went to dinner with them in Robbinsville. It was great to know I was not going to be alone this time at the start of the Smokies.