Our Next Stop: Tallahassee, FL Florida Januari & Februari 2022 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 […]
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Visiting Selma and Old Cahawba Alabama January 2022 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
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Visiting the Must-See Sights in Montgomery, AL Alabama January 2022 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
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Driving to Montgomery, AL Alabama January 2022 Checking Out Again! Our week flew by in our Memphis charming home, a newly renovated and beautifully decorated Airbnb. The brand-new furniture, towels, and appliances made use feel welcomed adding a perfect touch for a relaxing stay. However, our next home-away-from-home, was waiting for us, this time in
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A Memorable Reunion with Ann at Shelby Farms Park Tennessee 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 the Naperville International Women’s
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A Quiet Morning at Graceland: Unveiling the King’s Story Tennessee January 2022 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 we boarded
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A Stroll Through Memphis’ Vibrant Hubs: Cooper-Young & Overton Square Tennessee January 2022 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, but by
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A Chilly Winter Walk through Downtown Memphis, TN Tennessee January 2022 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 Transformation of
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Florida Our Trip to Florida – Day 2 . A Splendid Afternoon at Lakeridge Winery, Clermont We visited the largest winery in Florida, Lakeridge Winery on the hills of Clermont, a family-run company that started in 1989. First, we saw an informative video presentation about its history, the Florida Muscadine grapes, the complete wine-making process,
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Florida Our Trip to Florida – Day 1 . On Saturday, August 4th, we went to Chicago Midway airport and flew to Orlando, Florida, for a one-week vacation. We arrived about 3 hours later at the airport. After picking up our rental, we quickly drove to our apartment in Kissimmee in less than an hour.
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