Blogs from Alabama, United States, North America - page 5

On our way to Gulf a Shores we drove through Mobile. We stopped off to see the USS Alabama. It’s a WWII warship docked and open for tours. We had fun running all over the ship and exploring.... read more

The drive from French Quarter RV Resort in New Orleans LA to I-65 RV Campground in Mobile AL on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 was short and uneventful. I was set up by early afternoon and headed for the Visit Mobile Welcome Center to get some tips, particularly dining tips as Uncle Larry really likes fresh seafood. After my visitor center stop, I cruised about town and happened upon an interesting-looking ma and pa kind of eatery named Roshell's Seafood Cafe & Family Diner. Of course, I sat at the counter only a few feet away from the food preparation area. While I was awaiting my food order, I watched the cook making hamburger patties for the next day that had to be about 8-9 inches in diameter. The menu calls them “pure Angus steerburgers,” and they ... read more

Woke up this morning to rain. My raincoat got its third ever use. It needs more use in CA. This morning, I went to 2-1/2 museums. First, I went to the Rosa Parks Museum. Excellent place to visit and learn about Rosa Parks and what she did and ignited. Great interactive displays. I wish I could have taken some pictures but photography was not allowed. Second, I went to The Civil Rights Memorial Center. Again, this museum made you think a lot. I took a picture of a recent situation and I circled a paragraph in the description. Sadly, some of these terrible words were repeated recently. Can you figure out who I am talking about? Today was the grand opening and dedication of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Many actors and stars were ... read more

We arrived to our first night location, Auburn RV Park at Leisure Time Campground. It was a couple blocks off the interstate - for a over-night stay this was perfect! We were greeted by a lovely lady - took Mark on her golf cart to show him a couple spots for us to choose from. He picked a wonderful pull-through spot right on a stream. The night was perfect - weather was in the 60's - no jacket needed :) Marie, remember that gel fire starter we bought years ago? We used that to start this fire - so easy - if we find any more we need to definitely pick some up!! We met two couples - one headed to Paris Island to see their grandson graduate and the other was headed to Hilton Head... ... read more

blog 11-04-17 Visiting in Hoover Our plan was to sleep in this morning but apparently the dogs had other ideas. First Alfy heard something outside and barked his very loud inturder bark. Then Lynus had to see what was happening so he joined in. OK, we got that settled down fairly quickly, just back to sleep when it happened all over again. Ok shut the door, back to bed. By that time it was almost 8 am so we were doomed from getting any more sleep, the boys were now hungry and crying for breakfast. We gave up. We moved slowly, enjoyed breakfast and coffee outside enjoying the 70 plus temps. The dogs had their walk then it was time to go visit a friend of Ginnie's that lives about 9 miles away in Hoover, AL. ... read more