Blogs from Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America - page 9

I'm Everest bound! After a going away gathering at the house (organized by my sweet husband Gary) and a sleepless night I was ready to get going this morning. The boys were sad, but no tears for now. Of course I have already talked to all of them. My flight to Atlanta was only about half full and on time. Miracles never cease! Getting to fancy smancy International terminal took a little trek with my monster bag, but everyone was very helpful. The check-in process took maybe 30 sec. Very impressive! I have several hours to go, so I'm sure I'll be making my last calls and eating a good lunch. Then I'll sit more, eat more, hopefully sleep some then repeat the whole process again and again one my 14hr flight. Thanks to all who ... read more

11-12th Sept ’12 Atlanta, Georgia We drove through Mississippi, a slight wrong turn into Arkansas then through Alabama (which was really green, with loads of forests) to eventually arrive in Atlanta. The whole purpose of coming here was to go to the Uproar Festival in Atlanta the next day. We did a practise run to the venue as we gave up on the idea of trying to get there by public transport and hopefully we will be able to find our way back again in the dark tomorrow! The next day we woke up and got up late and then in the afternoon drove to Aaron’s Amphitheatre for the gig. On our way in we were told that the Lawn was closed (this is the grass area at the back of the amphitheatre and basically the ... read more

We spend the last couple days getting settled. We paid our first rent and actually did laundry at the apartment. We will move our 'stuff-mainly clothes' in Tuesday and actually sleep there. We only agreed on one month to see if we like it. It is a basement apartment and although it doesn't look like a basment, there could be some dampness. Anyway, we did laundry; I had more paperwork to complete. We had a late lunch, got gas and headed back to the campground. We took a walk and sat by the lake. Ducks from across the lake heard us and came swimming over, got out of the lake and walked up to us. After a few minutes since we didn't have anything to feed them, they got back in the lake and swam away. ... read more

Atlanta stopover birthday fun I have planned my second summer vacation for Central America, and on my way there, I had an extended layover in Atlanta. I flew from Zurich to Atlanta on my birthday. It was an early flight, so I had to get up at 5am to get the bus to the tram to the train that takes me to the airport. Luckily for me (and unfortunately for the cats) Jeroen had to fly to Dresden at the same time, so we were able to go to the airport together, which was nice. We had to say good bye when we arrived though, and then I was waiting and waiting and waiting for Delta to do their job and take my bag after I checked in at the kiosk. I have never seen a ... read more

Monday 28th may Atlanta After a well needed chilled night in, we were well rested and ready to hit the park to give our new purchase (American football) a tester and also to check out the Atlanta jazz festival. It was memorial day you see which gives everyone the day off. Off we went only stopping for a Moe's monday $5 burrito that we had been reccomended. Maybe not the best thing to eat before a run around the park but hay ho, we are idiots. A moment of joy came to me when I realised riches dismay when he had forgot his camera. All the trees and squirrels were safe for the day. We turned the corner into the park whilst Rich was quoting the film The Hangover and shouting "***k the police". And of ... read more