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Well after making a few turnarounds in some country church parking lots we finally made it to the Thousand Trails Natchez Trace. As usual that place was out in the middle of nowhere, but what a better opportunity to explore a good small town. And a good small town is what we found.
Hohenburg, TN is a small town with a historic downtown area and is known for its junk stores and antiques. We ate lunch at the Junkyard dog restaurant, they had good food but the atmosphere is something not to miss. We only hit one junk store and did not find much we wanted, but the antique mall was full of affordable treasures. I bought an old 1950’s 95A Polaroid camera, but found out that night they no longer make film for it so I returned it for a newer 1970’s model. Complete with film, but wouldnt you know it, the film was no longer any good :) Sharon realized she wants some amber glassware when we settle down, she fell in love with the vivid reds and oranges of it.
On our way up to Nashville we drove the “Trace” (Natchez Trace). It was a little elusive at first but we found it. The road is great, barely any civilization in sight, it was essentially a very long paved trail through the woods, no stop signs, lights or anything. There are numerous picnic areas, trails, waterfalls and historical places along the way. It would take a month to do it all, 442 miles in all
NOTE: Stop in the quaint town of Leiper’s Fork for a bite and gifts.
I almost forgot to mention the sweet couple that camped next to us in Natchez Trace. They were some of the nicest people, Someone is very lucky to have them as parents and grandparents, I hope they are as appreciated as much as they deserve. I know I would like to think if my grandparents wold have lived long enough for me to have known them, that they were be exactly like the couple we met. Safe Journeys to them!