Hiding In Plain Sight?

The eclipse of 2017

It feels like only yesterday that we travelled to Tennessee to witness the amazing total eclipse. Prior to coming away on holiday, we'd scoured the map to find a suitable location to park up in readiness. We were in luck..

On the day.. starting to fill up.

The (perhaps aptly named) Sunset Rock, east of Sparta on US70 near Bon Air, looked as though it would fit the bill nicely. We arrived at the 'Rock the night before in our RV, keeping our fingers crossed. There were already two or three vehicles and a handful of people parked in the designated places, so we parked up a little further down the lay-by and went to bed. It turned out that our early arrival paid off.

Packed out.

When we peered out through the gap in the curtains the following morning, we were completely surrounded by cars, trucks, motorbikes, and all the good folk who brought them.

Waiting.

The atmosphere around was almost festive, everyone waiting in eager anticipation.

We weren't disappointed.

Totality.

‘Sunset’ at lunchtime.

Diamond ring.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this selection of photos from the day.

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