October 23 - 26, 2006

4Below: Slide Show #1 -- Pigeon Forge and return trip home. . . Click on thumbnails at top to view larger photo - Click on right arrows to bring up more photos - Photo caption text appears when you rest the pointer on the image 4Click here to advance to Slideshow #2 4Review of Great New Shows in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge

Fall At Applewood Farms in Sevierville, TN Fall decorations at Applewood Farms in Sevierville, TN Cloud formations in the mountains - Sevierville, TN Leaf colors along I-40 going toward Waynesville, NC Climbing the colorful mountains on I-40 Heading toward the tunnel on I-40 going toward Waynesville, NC Smokey Mountains outline along I-40 in TN Signs pointing to Maggie Valley on I-40 Turning on US 19 in Maggie Valley - what a beautiful place to live! Approaching Waynesville on I-40 Heavy semi-truck traffic on I-40 Beautiful view of Smoky Mountains in the background in NC on the way home. We enter NC from Tennessee on I-40 More beautiful view as we journey in NC Sign to Foothills Parkway and Gatlinburg, TN Christmas Shop at Applewood Farm in Sevierville More beautiful clouds over the Smoky mountains Signs to Bristol, TN, and Asheville, NC on I-40 Entrance to Applewood Farms Restaurant and Grill -- GREAT food! . Fall At Applewood Farms in Sevierville, TN

Slideshow #1 -- Trip to Sevierville and Pigeon Forge - going up

Climbing the mountains just north of Franklin, NC, on our way to Sevierville and Pigeon, TN Unusual cloud formation with sunlight coming through the clouds as we near Sevierville, TN, on I-40 We call this one a Window to Heaven! . Climbing the mountains just north of Franklin, NC, on our way to Sevierville and Pigeon, TN

Photos and web page by Bettye C. Learn more about Sevierville, TN  --  Area map - Major Area Attractions

Two new interesting and entertaining shows were visited on this trip. . .    1. The Miracle at the Miracle Theater, Pigeon Forge          (formerly Louise Mandrell Theater)   The Miracle in Pigeon Forge, TN is a stunning musical recreation of the life of Christ told in epic proportion. Featuring an enormous cast of actors, singers, dancers, technicians, and live animals, you will be awed by the magnificence of this performance. From centurion soldiers on horseback to majestic kings on camels, the huge scope of the production is amazing. The curtains will rise with the dawning of creation, as the fingerprint of Christ is illustrated throughout the Old Testament. See angels flying overhead proclaiming His Birth. Feel the wind and the rain as Jesus calms the sea. Witness the glory of His spectacular ascension. You’ll be inspired and renewed as you witness the glory of The Miracle in Pigeon Forge, TN.  Visit their web site. . . Listen to samples of music. . .     Personal note: I really enjoyed the Miracle on  October 25, 2006. It began with  God's creation of the world followed by Adam and Eve, the birth of Jesus, his baptism, his miracles, sermon on the mount, trial, crucifixion,  resurrection and ascension. The music and dancing was so professional and extremely well done.  They should take this to Broadway! They had live "angels" flying around and live animals -- sheep, camels, snake, donkeys, and horses were used. Just before the crucifixion, two Roman soldiers came riding down the aisle on huge white real horses. To me the most powerful scenes were the encounters between Jesus and Lucifer, the fallen angel and agent of Satan. The man who played Lucifer did an outstanding job of singing and acting.  So did the man who played Jesus. This production was well worth the trip.  -- Bettye      2. Fixin' 2 Rain at the Governor's Palace Theater     Governor's Palace Theater - Sevierville, TN  Governor's Crossing Shopping Mall Visit their web site     Governor's Palace Theater

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