In the end, our timing was perfect because we didn't miss the spectacular color of the Pin Oak in our front yard. It was perfect ending to The Leaf Tour.
Read MoreOne of the purposes of the trip was to let our creative sides work with the colors of nature in the autumn. We were able to see such beautiful examples of what the Smoky Mountains look like when they peak, and in our case this year we were about a week ahead of peak color. As we drove higher in elevation we saw bands of color where the nights had gotten cool enough to trigger the change, but in general it was still too warm when we had timed our trip.
Read MoreWe arrived home after a phenomenal "Leaf Tour" of the Eastern United States. 5530.1 miles of discovering this great nation and learning more about its history, land and cultures. Best way to learn about a culture is to eat some bbq...Shout Out to Lannie's BBQ Spot in Selma, Alabama! Amazing vinegar based sauce!! Wonderful staff and clientele. They made us feel truly welcome and like family. Second Shout Out to Angelo's BBQ in Ft. Worth, Texas! Still rocking the Mesquite smoked meats! The decor is as it should - minimal so you can focus on the tender brisket and pork ribs. Dry rubbed and smoked to perfection.
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