Sha-co-na-qe by GhostBear1890
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Description
It means "place of blue smoke" in the language of my ancestors. This view is from an overlook on the Cherohala Skyway between Tellico Plains, TN and Robbinsville, NC. Taken 1/27/10.
Comments (7)
Earthlight
Blue smoke indeed. I can not discern if there are six or seven hills. How delightful to remain in doubt. Beautiful.
GhostBear1890
There are more than 6 or 7....this is the Smoky Mountains...the home of my ancestors and home to my heart.
ocoee53
A wonderful, unusual view of the Smokies. I am firmly connected to all these mountains, and miss them very much. The place my heart is, is farther south, between the Ocoee River and the Georgia state line. Our ancestors considered that area, extending into N.C., a sacred place. They would travel through it, hunt and camp there, but they didn't establish villages there. I lived there for twenty years, and I understand why; it is a place of power, and too much is not a good thing.
GhostBear1890
My father's family is Cherokee and Choctaw, my mother's family Blackfeet and Choctaw. Growing up we would travel to the mountains every summer and sometimes later in the fall. We go now and stop at Nanyehi's grave on the way.
watapki66
Beautiful!
whaleman
What a splendid view!
brathburn
OUTSTANDING SHOT,BEAUTIFUL...LIKE YOU THATS HOME I MISS THE MOUNTAINS..........