I scheduled this post, but forgot to change the time to 12:01 a.m. Stinky is pretty ticked off at me.
Visiting North Carolina Waterfalls
Stinky was having trouble deciding what he and Periwinkle could do for their weekly adventure. Even though they didn’t need to practice social distancing, they did need to find someplace to visit that wasn’t locked down.
Asking his dad for advice, his dad suggested they visit some waterfalls he had visited on photo excursions. Manx cats are supposed to like water, but Stinky wasn’t too certain about the truth of that. And he was pretty sure that Periwinkle wouldn’t like to get wet. But with nothing else coming to mind, he decided they would do that. Stinky had his mom pack a picnic lunch while he waited by the teleportation tunnel for Periwinkle to arrive.
As soon as he heard that familiar whoosh, Stinky spread his arms to give Periwinkle a huge hug when she emerged.
As he wrapped his paws around her, Periwinkle reciprocated and gave him a whisker kiss on each cheek as well.
“So what are we doing today, Stinky,” Periwinkle asked.
“We are going to jump back in the tunnel, and I will set the coordinates for our destination,” Stinky replied.
Periwinkle wanted to know where they were going, but Stinky told her it was a surprise.
Within minutes they arrived near their first destination, Stinky told Periwinkle to close her eyes before she left the tunnel. When she opened them again, she let out a huge gasp. When she calmed, Periwinkle exclaimed, “Oh Stinky, this is so gorgeous. Where are we?”
“This is Looking Glass Falls in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina,” replied Stinky.
“It looks just like real gold,” said, Periwinkle. She then asked, “Is it?”
“No, it is just the sunlight reflecting off the rocks.” said Srinky.
The tabbies then sat in silence for a longtime admiring the beauty before them. Then they hopped back into their tunnel and were gone in a flash. When they arrived at their next destination, Stinky made Periwinkle close her eyes again as he led her from the tunnel.
“We are now in the Nantahala National Forest, northwest of Highlands, North Carolina. And this is Bridal Veil Falls. It is 45-feet tall,” said Stinky. He continued, “The roadway where we are standing goes behind the falls. It is the only waterfall in the state a person can drive a vehicle under.”
“Can we walk under the falls?” Periwinkle asked.
Taking her paw, Stinky said, “yes,” and led her beneath the falls. He gave her a whisker kiss while there.
Again they admired the falls for a while before heading back to their tunnel and taking off for their next destination. On arrival Stinky followed the same procedure of having Periwinkle close her eyes.
Periwinkle squealed when she saw where they were and grabbed Stinky’s paw. She could barely speak, but asked, “How far is it to the bottom?”
When they exited their tunnel again, Stinky told Periwinkle, “This is Skinny Dip Falls. The waterfall is in three levels and about 30 feet high. There’s a small swimming hole at the bottom. There also is a 0.9 mile trail, which is used for hiking, walking, nature trips and bird watching,” Stinky told Periwinkle. “This is our last stop. We will have our picnic here,” said Stinky.
After eating the tabbies had a short nap. When they awoke, Periwinkle asked, “So, are we going skinny dipping now?”
Stinky was so shocked by Periwinkle’s question that he was unable to respond.
When Periwinkle saw the surprised expression on Stinky’s face, she yelled, “April Fools!”
Stinky let out a big sigh of relief and reminded Periwinkle that April Fools Day isn’t until tomorrow. And Periwinkle reminded him that they would not be together tomorrow. Stinky couldn’t argue with her logic, and gave her a big smile and hug. Then he took her paw as they entered their tunnel for the trip back to his house.
After a brief visit with Stinky’s parents and fursibs, Periwinkle headed back to the tunnel for the trip home. She and Stinky shared a huge paw hug and many whisker kisses. Then with a whoosh and flash the beautiful young tabby was gone, and Stinky was left to miss her and wish that next week would hurry and arrive.
The End
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Love seeing those beautiful waterfalls. Loved reading the story too. Thanks for the smiles and please stay safe and healthy.
Those waterfalls are amazing! What a fun adventure…thanks for taking us along.
I loved this story! Especially nice to see beautiful waterfalls and a great place for a picnic. Mom wants to head to Gatlinburg to enjoy their waterfalls when the nation is released from captivity. Purrs!
What a wonderful trip you two and thanks so much for bringing us along so we can have some fun too. Dad said he was at Looking Glass Falls back in the days when he took motorcycle trips. He love that weekend of camping and visiting waterfalls. Purrs friends
A wonderful visit to such beautiful falls and what a great April Fools joke…mol
Shoko
Those falls sure are pretty and I’m glad neither one of you fell in the falls!
That was a nice trip , such a beautiful area. I love the April Fool’s joke too 🙂
There is something about tumbling water, that soothes the soul…or maybe it’s the sound! Glad that you two enjoyed yourselves!
That was a wonderful set of excursions to those magnificent natural wonders called Waterfalls!
Thanks for taking us along in a (social distancing) virtual way:)
What a wonderful adventure. I enjoy going along with you each week.
Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. My best to all the kitties and a big hug to the mom. ♥
That sure looks like a beautiful place to visit.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful trip to the waterfalls. It looks like a great spot to have a picnic and enjoyed nature all around you. Have a wonderful rest of your day and we hope you are all doing well.
I had such a fun time visiting those beautiful falls with you. I hope you weren’t too shocked by my little pre-April Fools joke!!!
Paw pats and headbonks,
Periwinkle
Oh wow at those incredibly beautiful waterfalls they visited. Waterfalls are so magical looking and the sound they make bubbling away on the rocks and falling into the pools of water is quite soothing. A nice relaxing trip for our little friends – escaping to the beauty of nature! Great picnic spot too – PURRRRFECTION! Thanks for taking us along by way of the photos too – I almost feel like I was there! Happy Tuesday to all.
Safe Hugs, Teddy