Our Next Stop: Tallahassee, FL Florida Our Southern Adventure Continued On Wednesday, January 26, it was time for us to say goodbye to Montgomery. We loved our stay there and our charming Airbnb. Just before 10 am, we continued our travels to Tallahassee, Florida. We entered Florida via Georgia and changed to Eastern Standard Time. […]
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Visiting Selma and Old Cahawba Alabama Voting Rights: A Journey Through Time Of course, Selma was on our list to visit as well. We especially wanted to see the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge, known for the brutal Bloody Sunday attacks. After civil rights activist Jimmie Lee Jackson was murdered in February 1965, other activists intended
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Visiting the Must-See Sights in Montgomery, AL Alabama A Sobering Look at History The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum Our visit to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama, was a powerful and emotional experience. It gave us a clear understanding of a
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Driving to Montgomery, AL Alabama Our Southern Adventure Begins in Montgomery, AL After a scenic 5.5-hour drive from Memphis, we arrived in Montgomery, Alabama, around 3:30 p.m. With our latest stops in Mississippi and Alabama, we have now explored all the lower 48 states. Only Alaska and Hawaii remain to complete our ambitious goal of
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A Memorable Reunion with Ann at Shelby Farms Park Our Stay in Memphis, TN A Shared Moment With Coffee and Conversation On January 21st, 2022, a cold but sunny day, I met my friend Ann and her dog for a walk at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis. We first connected years ago, in 2007, at
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A Quiet Morning at Graceland: Unveiling the King’s Story Our Stay in Memphis, TN Unveiling Elvis’ Life Within Graceland’s Walls When in Memphis, a visit to the Graceland Mansion is ofcourse a must-see. So, on this crisp Saturday morning in February, we arrived at Graceland before the crowds. We were the only two passengers as
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A Stroll Through Memphis’ Vibrant Hubs: Cooper-Young & Overton Square Our Stay in Memphis, TN Cooper-Young’s Remarkable Revival Cooper-Young is a historic neighborhood in Memphis’ Midtown section with a rich past. It played a significant role in housing its working class in the early 20th century. The neighborhood’s decline began gradually in the mid-20th century,
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A Chilly Winter Walk through Downtown Memphis, TN Our Stay in Memphis, TN Blues on Hold! Beale Street Strolling down Beale Street in downtown Memphis, TN, we missed the vibrant energy of festivals and outdoor blues concerts due to the cold weather. Guess we’ll have to come back to experience the true blues vibe! The
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Saying Goodbye to Sioux Falls! Our Stay in Sioux Falls, SD Saying Goodbye! On Saturday, January 15th, 2022, we left Sioux Falls and South Dakota behind us. The cute Airbnb we stayed in last week was undoubtedly one of the better Airbnbs we have rented. We loved our week in Sioux Falls, SD, and managed
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Visiting The Highlights in Sioux Falls Our Stay in Sioux Falls, SD Sherman Park Sacred Buffalo Wall Sculptor Porter Williams created the impressive “Sacred Buffalo Wall,” a mosaic sculpture depicting Lakota people hunting at the foot of a Native American burial mound. The area holds historical significance for the Lakota people, who once called this
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