Again I look up to the sky to give me peace of mind. To let me know things are good in my life and that it (the sky) will always provide a safe haven for my thoughts. A place to let all the worries of the day, week or year float away. Maybe I should have studied weather? Then again, I guess I study it every day. Every day that I can look up to the heavens and be amazed by the ever changing canvas above our heads. I think over the past several years I have come to realize that the sky is my favorite subject to photograph. Mostly with the horizon and sun playing big parts. But sometimes just the sky alone with its mysterious cloud formations painting a self portrait.
I explored, by means of boredom, a narrow road that travels an eastern ridge overlooking the Tennessee River. I had been curious about the ridge and what the view of the "Scenic City" of Chattanooga would be from up there. This morning I mapped a route from the north to south end of Crest Road and came across numerous historical markers, plaques and monuments depicting the sites of key Civil War battles. The ridge is where the Union army defeated the Confederate army in key battles on the march to Atlanta. Personally, I am not a big history buff. But I was intrigued by the history this town has due to the Civil War. I know Patrick would be even more interested in the history of this area.
Today was my only day off this week. I was at the BMW plant in Greer at the beginning of the week. Wednesday I drove over to Chattanooga to catch up on happenings at the VW project. We're close to closing it out, but still have several open issues to resolve. Saturday work came as a late notice from the electrical subcontractor.
One day weekends are not my favorite. Being away from home is even less favorable. I try to make the most of being alone in a town that is not home. I think I tend to explore more about the towns I travel to than the one I live in. I know it's not totally true. When we first moved to South Carolina, Gin and I would pack up the family and make day trips to points unknown to explore our new home. We both love to know more about our surroundings. Seeing historical sites, landmarks and scenic natural wonders are rewarding to the explorer in us. I have tried to limit some of the more popular sites in Chattanooga for a time when Gin can visit this town with me. For example, I have not visited Rock City, Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, Hunter Museum or Tennessee Aquarium. Need to save something for both of us to enjoy together.
See you next week!
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