There is an abandoned town in the mountains of Tennessee, called Elkmont. What makes it unique, in my mind, is that it wasn't abandoned until the mid 90's. That means these are intact houses, not the foundations and chimneys you see in every small town all over the south. Imagine walking through a town that looks normal. Just like any other town you have ever been in except there is no one there, everyone has disappeared. I think it is one of the most interesting and creepy things you could see.
If that wasn't interesting enough though, once a year, in late May early June, the Lightening Bugs in the area are synchronised. They put on a big light show in the mountains. As far as I can tell Elkmont is the only place this happens. "They"(not the lightening bugs) have theories as to why they (the lightening bugs) do this, but they really don't know.
For two years now I have wanted to go to Elkmont. There is no real reason I haven't, I mean it is less than 200 miles from my house. We make trips like that all the time, we have been within 25 miles of it. So why haven't I gone?
I do this all the time, I really want to do something but then I don't. WTH! Is it a mental issue? Do I secretly think if I do whatever it is, it won't be as great as planning to do it? Am I lazy? In the long run it is just easier not to do it? Whatever my issue, I REALLY hope I get it resolved, because I REALLY WANT TO GO TO ELKMONT.
If that wasn't interesting enough though, once a year, in late May early June, the Lightening Bugs in the area are synchronised. They put on a big light show in the mountains. As far as I can tell Elkmont is the only place this happens. "They"(not the lightening bugs) have theories as to why they (the lightening bugs) do this, but they really don't know.
For two years now I have wanted to go to Elkmont. There is no real reason I haven't, I mean it is less than 200 miles from my house. We make trips like that all the time, we have been within 25 miles of it. So why haven't I gone?
I do this all the time, I really want to do something but then I don't. WTH! Is it a mental issue? Do I secretly think if I do whatever it is, it won't be as great as planning to do it? Am I lazy? In the long run it is just easier not to do it? Whatever my issue, I REALLY hope I get it resolved, because I REALLY WANT TO GO TO ELKMONT.
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