We had arrived at the rendezvous campground where the caravan is to start about noon, got checked in and setup, there was two other trailers for the caravan here when we arrived. Until evening there was 4 other trailers that arrived. Before going to bed we saw another mouse, put didn't get him, hopefully he got out.
Monday, June 2
The leaders had given us our caravan book, we know three other couples that were on other caravans and one single lady that we met at Madison, Wisconsin a few years earlier. Everyone, except for two trailers, have all been parked by 4pm. One of the trailers missing have had their transmission on their truck go out, but are planning on catching up with us on Wednesday. The other trailer, I'm not sure if they are coming yet, the wife got sick and they're not sure.
At 6 pm we had a dinner of spaghetti, meat balls, salad and garlic toast. Went over tomorrow's day and some other caravan items. Ken and I went into town, went to Dairy Queen to sent out our blog. Went and found the casino and looked for the restaurant that we are going to eat lunch at tomorrow. After returning to trailer, we finally got another mouse, hopefully this is the last one.
Tuesday, June 3
Today the caravan went and visited Museum of the Cherokee Indians. The story of the Cherokee Nation from prehistoric to modern times is depicted through audiovisual presentations and exhibits that include crafts, clothing, and weapons. Interpretive displays describe the tribe's resettlement to Western reservations and the hardships endured along the Trail of Tears.
After the museum tour, we all went to Granny's Restaurant for lunch, which was buffet of fried chicken, Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, different salads and peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
After lunch we went to Oconaluftee Indian Village, a re-creation of a 1750's Cherokee community. Native Americans demonstrated how to fashion such mainstays as baskets, pottery, canoes, arrows and blowguns. There was also a seven sided council house, (wolf, deer, blue, long hair, bird, wild potato and paint), as well as huts and cabins containing articles used more than 200 years ago. They also did some dances for us.
Weaving
Pottery
Basket weaving
Making arrowheads
Blowgun
Cabin
Making a canoe
Council house
After resting a few hours, we all met at the office of the campground for ice cream.
Wednesday, June 4
We caught our sixth mouse today, just dead on the floor, not in a trap, probably died from dehydration. Did some laundry and then went for a drive to the casino, played a little and then sat out in the parking lot to get Internet. Found out a friend in our Airstream club has pasted away, yesterday, sorry to hear about that. Came back to camp, ate supper and then went to the Unto These Hills, outdoor drama theatre. The play is a tragic and triumphant story of the Cherokee that traces back to the years before the heartbreak of the Trails of Tears to the present day. Everyone really enjoyed the story.
Kids singing
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