Today we went to Ober Gatlinburg for the day. We really weren't planning on spending the whole day there but I guess 8 hours is considered a whole day. We took the sky tram which took us from downtown Gatlinburg up the mountain to the "park" of Ober Gatlinburg. Madsion is quite afraid of heights so she faced her fears many times over today. It was a beautiful, amazing view. The day was spent on the go-carts, many trips down part of the mountain on alpine sleds, down water slides in rafts and walking. The alpine sleds were probably the highlight of the park. You ride the sled down in the cement track and then take the ski lift back to the top (thus the reason for Madison facing her fear of heights). By the dozen or so mark she was an old pro at the ski lift. We rode it completely to the top and took the sites and also the peace and quiet. That was really cool. At the end we took the sky tram back down to Gatlinburg with a pretty view of Gatlinburg at night and drove back to Sevierville (about 15 minutes). The drive is quite twisty and I have to say that Gatlinburg has been absolutely packed the last 2 days we've been there... the town that is, the park wasn't bad at all. It was bumper to bumper traffic. Sevierville seems much less congested. A bonus for us I guess.
Double click on this picture... it's hilarious!
For our late supper (9pm) we stopped at the A & W drive-in. They were so excited and curious about what a drive-in restaurant was all about. They were thrilled with the whole concept. Quinn told us he thought we would "drive-in" to the parking lot and then walk inside. They charmed the waiter inside so much that he promised them free icecream cones if we go back tomorrow night. They are begging to go. We'll have to see.
My side did absolutely fine today so I think the clear liquids yesterday worked. With all of the walking and yesterday's diet, this will probably be the first ever vacation to loose weight. Ha!
Well, this pup is tired so I will close for now. Of course we'll finish the 2nd half of the Ohio State game and cross our fingers that they'll pull through.
Love to all, Leah
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