At Easter this year my husband and I took a trip across the lower part of the USA, starting in the bustle of Atlanta and quickly heading north to the Smoky mountains and the mini Vegas style Pigeon Forge. The road was dark and winding with bears and raccoons raiding rubbish bins at each passing picnic site but when we finally arrived it was a mix of Southern hospitality and the big, bright, brashness of US tourism, a kitsch but surprisingly friendly big, little town in the heart of mountain country. Our room came complete with a heart shaped jacuzzi next to the bed and grits for breakfast in the morning. Our visit to Dollywood proved to be the best theme park experience I've ever had, with the feeling of a friendly small town rather than
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