Amicalola Falls is quite beautiful and finds nature at it's best. Getting to the camp ground was rather hair raising. The camp ground sits at the top of the mountain. To get to it we had to drive up a twisting, winding road that has a 25 degree rise. I really was concerned as we started making the climb. There was a point that even though I had the accelerator pedal to the floor we were only doing about 5 miles an hour. I thought for sure we were going to start rolling backward. Well we did make it to the top of the hill and checked in at the Lodge. It was easy to disconnect the car as there was no need to continue towing the car as we would need to disconnect any way in order to set up at the camp site. So now we are all set to drive to the camping area. Off we go and would you believe I missed the turn and went right passed it. Andrea was following me in the car and was honking her horn to let me know that I missed it. We went all the way down to the bottom of the mountain. Now we are at the bottom of the mountain and have to look for a place to turn the RV around and make the white knuckle climb once again. Neeless to say that was very frustrating. It took hours for the smell of the brake pads that were very toasty from the decent down the mountain. We did survive and settled in.
Our friends Roy and Susan stopped by to say hi and invited us to dinner at their house Monday evening.
We decided to eat dinner at the Lodge Sunday evening rather than to cook. They had a really nice buffet. During dinner we looked out the window and saw a deer and a fawn just casually walking by. Incredible. The view from the lodge was spectacular overlooking the entire valley and distant mountain ranges. We were in awe of the sight.
On Monday we hiked a trail that was pretty tough so that we could see the falls. Well worth the effort, as the falls are quite beautiful. Even Angel enjoyed it. She is becoming quite the hiker. It is really great that she would rather hike with us then to stay back at the RV alone. Angel rates Amicalola Falls 4 paws.
Today we leave Amicalola Falls and move on to Etowah River Camp Ground which is just 14 miles down the road. We will be there for two days before moving on to Murphy, North Carolina.
More to come later. Happy trails.
3 comments:
The getting to the campground is fodder for anger in the present and laughing about it in the future. I would have loved to be there to see this adventure
Hi, It has been a few days since I have kept up with you so I am taking a few moments this morning.
I am enjoying very much your trip so far. Also holding my breath for you both on that second climb up the mountain. Thank God all went well for you and you DID IT safely.
All the scenery is incredible and you have chosen some great locations to visit. Keep enjoying and be safe. Love, Barbara
Hi Guys!
It looks like you dont have a care in the world and thats how it should be!
Miss Ya
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