Old Kuttawa

As we returned from Nashville yesterday afternoon (doctor's appointment), we stopped by our favorite marina on Lake Barkley not too far from our house to take in the fall scenery.

Here is what we saw as we drove around Old Kuttawa, a small community of old Victorians right on the lake. (Kuttawa is a Shawnee Indian word that means "beautiful.") This community is gorgeous in all seasons and I would love to live there, but the houses are way out of our price range.

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A secluded house nestled on a back street amongst the trees

An old church that was refurbished and turned into a private residence, on the corner overlooking the marina

View of the swimming area (on right) from the side of the street where the houses face the water and marina

Looking down the street (houses on right and water on right)

A gnarled, twisted tree growing up through the roof of this abandoned house

The late afternoon sun shining through the trees

Canada Geese enjoying a late-afternoon swim

Awesome view of the trees of Old Kuttawa

Can you see why I want to live here? We have been coming to this marina for over 37 years and it never fails to amaze me. The scenery, the houses, the marina, the water, the sky, the wildlife, the walking trails, the boats, the fishing -- who wouldn't want to live in this area?

What a glorious ending to a beautiful, peaceful day