May 01st, 2015

5/1/2015

One of the most bizarre and lovely sunsets thus far.

Happy May Day from the land of perpetual winter! We got a light dusting of spring snow last evening and it is sticking around today. The high yesterday was only 41 and the low fell to a chilly 26. Currently it is only 27 and the sun is refusing to come and thaw us back out into spring. There isn't much snow on the ground, but it is a little slick so watch your step around camp and on the upper portions of the trails today. Another reminder that the Alum Cave trail closes on the 4th! Ya'll stay warm today...

Last night during dinner...green grass and white snow.

The sky cleared for just a few minutes this morning...just long enough.

norman

5/1/2015 03:32:26 am

The pictures just get better and better!!

Tenderfoot

5/1/2015 04:08:20 am

Absolutely beautiful Ruthie! You do a phenomenal job with the pictures and your postings. I really appreciate the captions at the bottom of the pictures. God Bless!

Scott

5/1/2015 05:37:30 am

Ruthie, we hope to make a trip down to TN again this year we want to hike up and say hi.( I want to work for)

norman in ga.

5/1/2015 08:22:47 am

Doug Y, if you still monitor the blog?. Read your post "Trails Less Followed" Apr. 30th of Apr. 9th Leconte Lodge journey. Was not boring to me at all. Brough back memories of 2 night stay, good food and hospitality some 8 yrs ago. Wish you the best in later journeys. HAGD

Tammy (Tx)

5/1/2015 03:40:39 pm

Beautiful pictures! The top photo of the sunset has a gorgeous color palette. Norman, where did you find Doug Y's post about trails less traveled. I would like to read it.

norman

5/2/2015 03:04:08 am

Tammy, Trails Less Traveled is the name of his blog. Go to post on 4-8-2015, and click on arrow to right of his name. That is how I found his blog and I book marked it long time ago. Hope you enjoy his post.

Eric Keller

5/2/2015 12:30:45 am

About two weeks ago- I lay for 36 hours with a dislocated left artificial hip under the care of Ruthie and the crew. Diane and I have not forgotten. After a quick trip to lama central on Tuesday- pay attention what comes up afterward. Just a small token of our thanks for all the sacrifice Ruthie and the crew did for me.
Hip Guy

Eric

5/2/2015 12:32:13 am

To be a little clearer- that is next Tuesday- so whenever the lamas wander your way after then. One special package. You will know it.

kathleen

5/2/2015 01:39:47 am

Beautiful photos! Still talking about our hike & stay this week. Such fun to meet other hikers & the friendly & accommodating crew! 😃

Debi

5/5/2015 05:14:44 am

I was here that day. Boulevard in and out. It was cold!!!

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May 01st, 2015

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