Our Feline Friend Continued His Adventure Florida A Cat Friendly Pit Stop in Ocala, FL On Saturday, February 5, we drove to the Best Western Hotel Ocala beside the highway in Central Florida for the night before continuing our journey to our next destination, Miami, FL. After checking in, I briefly walked around the hotel, […]
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Forest Adventures and Neighborhood Walks Florida Our Lovely Escape in Tallahassee, FL While staying in Tallahassee, we enjoyed several hikes in our cozy neighborhood and the nearby Lake Talquin State Forest. Since the weather was often pleasant, we did not need to bundle up in heavy coats to enjoy the outdoors.We started walking on January
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Visiting Florida’s Forgotten Coast Our Stay in Tallahassee, FL Sunshine and Sand at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Since the temperature was around 70°F/21°C, we drove to the Gulf of Mexico to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park to enjoy this first perfect day in 2022.T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, located on the
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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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