Ron,

What an awesome trip! I usually think of the BRP in thirds, one-third in Virginia, one-third in NC north of Asheville, and one-third south of Asheville with that last third the highest, most scenic and most fun. Maybe I missed a few, but I counted 17 tunnels from Asheville to Cherokee. They scare me, like you said going from bright sunlight with sunglasses to dark tunnels with just a few reflectors. I am glad they are not any longer. The ones that curve are the worst. I cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel until my shorts are just about soiled.

That's a great story about you and your Sweetie eloping. The test of time always works as did your marriage. Congratulations!

Fred