Flying high in Tennessee

Yesterday Jeaneen took me the scene of Battle of Stones River which was a
Civil War battle between the Union forces of the north and the
Confederates of the south. The Union won this one which is evident in the
war graves adjacent. There are no Confederate graves as in the heat of
post-battle they were buried in a mass grave in the vicinity. There is a
quaint story about the army bands playing tunes together on the eve of the
battle (New Years Eve 1862). There is also reports that Stones River ran
red with the blood of the soldiers. Later I hit the high life when Dan
kindly took me up in his private plane. What an experience! We visited two
other airfields and I was able to take the controls (for the most part) of
the four-seater for a couple of take-offs and landings. A fantastic view
of the Tennessee countryside and lakes. Tennessee looks very different
from the sky with huge areas of land thick with fir tree forest. Also flew
over the Center Hill Dam and Lake mentioned in a previous blog. A VERY BIG
THANKS to Brad, Julie, Dan and Jeaneen for their kindness and
hospitality. They are fantastic people and made my stay in Tennessee a
very memorable and enjoyable event. Can't wait for them to come over to
Scotland again to repay their kindness. Travelling toward Gatlinburg near
border with North Carolina. Took an interesting photo in Pigeon Forge of a
world turned upside-down? 1. Battle of Stones River 2. & 3. Flying High
4. Center Hill Dam 5. Upside Down