When a piece of cloth is exposed to sunlight for many days, that cloth slowly loses its brightness and color. Likewise, when my mind remains exposed to modern city life, the whirlwind of traffic lights, and its cult of timebound to-do lists, it starts craving solitude, silence, and wilderness. During this moment I break free and decide to get lost amidst mother nature. Still, there remains an in-between time. I call it the transition time. The time which helps to bridge the gap between city life and wilderness. During my recent visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City proved to be an excellent refuge that helped me bridge the gap and relax. Here I present a  memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City! You can book your stay here. 

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The picturesque entrance of the Inn

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A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn is a quaint and cozy inn in the Smoky Mountains of Bryson City.

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Amidst nature; amidst peace!

Its relaxing room, greenery, peaceful atmosphere, and aesthetically pleasing decor, sparked some beautiful conversations with Siddhartha and my daughter, helped my mind contemplate and gifted us some memorable moments.

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Our cozy and comfortable room.

A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, Travel Realizations, Bryson City. Great Smoky mountains

Beautiful surroundings of McKinley Edwards Inn.A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, Travel Realizations, Bryson City. Great Smoky mountains

The beautiful and aesthetically pleasant decor of McKinley Edwards Inn.


Moments of Contemplation

I still remember the very first morning when I saw a leaf slowly falling down from the tree. The scene was whispering to my eyes that “autumn is here“. When I looked down, I saw a glass table full of lifeless leaves or shall I say that the glass table was surrounded by stillness, silence, and solitude.

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Hello Autumn!

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After spending some time with myself, when I arrived at the breakfast hall, I was pleasantly surprised.

A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, Travel Realizations, Bryson City. Great Smoky mountains

The room where the breakfast was served was beautiful. I loved the photographs and the painted frames of the pictures.



Moments of conversation

While swinging in silence for a couple of minutes my daughter broke the silence. She told – “Mommy look at that beautiful blue bird”. I loved that moment and am now framing it with words here on my blog. I didn’t try using the camera. I loved the way my daughter was loving the company of that beautiful blue bird.

A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, Travel Realizations, Bryson City. Great Smoky mountains

Conversation with my daughter

I remember another beautiful moment in the picturesque garden from where one can see the mountains afar. My daughter uttered slowly – “Wow, that’s mountain”.

A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, Travel Realizations, Bryson City. Great Smoky mountains

This small garden from which we could see the mountains was my favorite.

I love capturing candid moments of conversation, especially ones with a child.

A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, Travel Realizations, Bryson City. Great Smoky mountains

Where is the caterpillar?


Moments of excitement

While exploring the beautiful garden at the McKinley Edwards Inn, my daughter was excited to find a caterpillar. Both of us joined in her joy too.

A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, Travel Realizations, Bryson City. Great Smoky mountains

Can you all the see that caterpillar?

My daughter (Chirantana): Mommy what’s this?                                                                  Me: A bonsai tree                                                                                                              Chirantana: Oh that means a small big tree mommy.                                                          Me: I nodded yes!

A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, Travel Realizations, Bryson City. Great Smoky mountains

A beautiful Bonsai!


Moments of relaxation

Every morning after waking up, I sat on the patio and looked at the lush greenery in front. In the early hours of the morning, I loved savoring nature in solitude. I observed how the gentle rays of the sun filled the clean, clear air with its warmth and listened to the twittering of a bird.

In the early hours of the morning, I loved savoring nature in solitude. I observed how the gentle rays of the sun filled the clean, clear air with its warmth and listened to the twittering of a bird. #Travel Click To Tweet
A memoir of moments in McKinley Edwards Inn in Bryson City, Travel Realizations, Bryson City. Great Smoky mountains

Believe me, this screen is far better than a TV screen. Here wind blows; birds come and go and leaves rustle.

I spent some silent yet enriching moments while reading a book in the beautiful breakfast hall.


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McKinley Edwards Inn was my perfect refuge amidst nature. I loved the cozy comfort, the caress of nature, and its well-decorated rooms, garden, and common area. It is an excellent getaway close to the Great Smoky Mountains. It is a place where one can remove herself from the world as much or as little as one desires. Book your stay at McKinley Edwards Inn.

 

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Chirasree Banerjee

Hello. My name is Chirasree. I have been traveling for almost 11 years to places all over the world. I enter into a separate reality during my travels and enjoy the allure of escape from the mundane. I seek beauty through nature and human-made creations. Because beauty is powerful. I seek knowledge. I observe, absorb, and write about the places I visit and the profound realizations and inspirations that each place has to offer.