Dollywood and Great Smokey Mountain National Park

Yesterday was spent at Dollywood. We saw all 5 shows they had that day, that being the main thing Jerry wanted to do. It was sunny, but cooler. and he wasn't keen on most of the rides. We don't do thrill rides anymore, and he didn't want to get splashed

. We enjoyed seeing Dolly's museum, which holds so much memorabilia. It is obvious that she is a real artist, inspired by everything around her as she grew up. They insist you start the museum tour upstairs, which is all about what it was like to grow up here in the hills, and how it shaped her faith in God and helped her develop her talent.  If you have heard her song, "Coat of Many Colors", the little coat is there.  The message of that song has always moved me: hold your head up, love is important, faith in God is important.   I like the way she has paid tribute to all those who have loved her and helped her become the person she is.  The museum is full of areas that pay tribute to others.

   When you go downstairs, it is Dolly's career.  It is full of costumes, shoes, gowns, photos  and other things that make up her career.  It is beautiful.  It was fun to see the Grammys, CMA Awards, and many, many other awards in a case there.  Her Gold records, etc. are also there.  






I was amazed at her career span, how much she has done and all of the people she rubbed shoulders with.  Mainly I was impressed with her great love for everything and everyone.

It is obvious that she has done  a lot for Country Music as well as the area here where she grew up. 






Today we spent a little time in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.
Tomorrow we will see more on our way to Gatlinburg.