Spent some time out in the Smokies today with some fine Sons and Daughters of Appalachia, learning about the struggles our ancestors had to go through when arriving upon this new continent and the innovations necessary to succeed here in Appalachia. Touching mill stones and hand-hewn timbers, you really get a profound sense of the industriousness of these hardy Folk, and I can't help but be amazed by them.
Our ancestors were incredible people, never let yourself be convinced otherwise. More pictures to follow