The Siberian American: Quick Thoughts: Smoky Mountains Road Trip

Monday, October 17, 2016

Quick Thoughts: Smoky Mountains Road Trip

Today, I feel thankful. Our trip was even better than I expected. The weather was perfect, and the Smoky Mountains were simply stunning. The fall color hadn’t peaked yet, but we still saw some gorgeous color. Surprisingly, the best color was on our drive from Knoxville to Nashville.


I didn’t talk about it much before we left, but one of my big concerns was how my body would take such an active trip. At first, it was really hard. Hikes that I could normally do easily were a struggle. It did get easier, though. I’m definitely not back to myself yet, but I am getting stronger. I was able to eat more and walk more on this trip, and I could push myself without feeling like there would be major consequences (other than sore legs!).

I think a road trip is the best way to see the Smoky Mountains. We stopped by so many interesting places on the way, and I can’t wait to start sharing them with y’all.

17 comments:

  1. I can't wait for the full recap. I loved following along on SC. I'm glad you were able to push yourself & that the trip exceeded your expectations.

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  2. what a beautiful trip :) i think a road trip would be a lovely way to see it, and it's so close to us that we just might do it. i'm glad you were able to push yourself without major consequences and that you are getting stronger.

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  3. So glad you had a good time - cant wait to hear more

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  4. I'm so happy you had such a good time and that you're body did better than you expected!

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  5. Welcome back girl! I'm glad to hear you got stronger as the trip went on!! Can't wait for a full recap! If you made a stop in Nashville let me know where you ate - we are headed there this week! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  6. I'm so glad you felt well enough to go on this trip! I can't wait for your recaps.

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  7. I'm so glad you were able to do some activities and enjoy your trip! I was afraid our trip to the beach coming up would be too late to see the leaves turn, but I actually think we're going down through the mountains right in time! I can't wait to read about your adventures!

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  8. I loved getting to see all of your snaps of your trip, and I was so jealous because everything looked so incredibly breathtaking! I'm so glad that you're on the mend and that you were able to do everything that you wanted to do on this trip!

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  9. Looks like it was a good trip. Glad to hear you were able to push yourself a little. It is great that you are starting to get some strength back and that you can start to enjoy life they way you are used to. I bet the Smoky Mountains were so worth it. :-)

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  10. Glad you're feeling great and had a fabulous trip!

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  11. This looks so peaceful! Glad you were able to do some active stuff on this vacation, but also glad you knew your limits!

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  12. I'm so glad this trip was so good, Olya! I am excited to hear more about it! :)

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  13. Following your snaps while you were road tripping and it seriously looked beautiful! Glad you did well health-wise even though you aren't 100%!

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  14. Your snaps were so breathtaking! I'm so glad y'all had such a wonderful experience.

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  15. Can't wait to hear more! Sounds like a great trip overall. It's always a challenge to see what your body can do after big surgeries etc. Glad you were able to push yourself just enough to do some of the things, but not too hard to be too wiped out to enjoy the rest of your trip! XO - Alexandra

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