Day 966 -- The Wild Plum

After hiking to Hen Wallow Falls this morning, Colby and I stopped at a sweet little restaurant in the Arts and Crafts District of Gatlinburg called The Wild Plum. The Plum specializes in Wild Plum Tea, and I was so in love it that I drank nearly a gallon. We sat outside on the deck surrounded by a canopy of trees strung with white lights. I had delicious vegan soup, salad and even dessert. It was beautiful.

Thank God for the Wild Plum!

Lord thank you for a beautiful lunch in a beautiful place. In your name I pray, Amen.


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