Ernie's Tavern, Bowling Alley & Ice Crea
9. Januar in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Off the chart, out of this world find. And the Ernie's sign came from Indiana ( New Albany I think). It's in Bloomfield KY.
It has old slot machines, fortune tellers, roulette wheels, phot booth, itWeiterlesen
Wigwams!
20. März in den USA ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
First day of vacation and we are in Cave City. No camping tonight...we are staying in the 1937 Wigwam Village #2
Desoto Falls
21. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Chalet #21. When we went in it was 80 degrees! Fortunately, good help took care of that.
Little River Falls (again)
22. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Stopped on our adventure heading south. Beautiful falls. Gorgeous weather.
Blackstone Pub and Eatery
22. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
"Dude" pizza for dinner at a cool bar.
And for dessert...
22. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
It's vacation. Ice cream expected.
Lantern Festival!
22. März in den USA ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
Stumbled onto an ad for the Lantern Festival and it was definitely worth it!
Noccolula by day
23. März in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We took one last look of the falls in daylight before heading south. Found a cache and did an adventure lab to complete the Gadsden experiemce.
Majestic Cavern
23. März in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We checked out the kiddies attractions and the gift shop while waiting for the tour to start.
The tour was ok. It featured a laser light show at the end that was disappointing. Rather than justWeiterlesen
Nothing fancy, just sleep
23. März in den USA ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Since we have no set agenda, we decided to head toward Tuscumbria, birth place of Helen Keller. We didnt have a camping reservation anywhere and decided it was too early in the trip to boondock. It'sWeiterlesen
Clarkson Covered Bridge, Coleman AL
24. März in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Heading the backwoods towards Tuscumbia, birthplace of Helen Keller. Found this gem of a county park. Spoke with a sheriff's deputy who patrols the 5 parks in the county. Lots of Civil War history.
Jesse Owens Museum
24. März in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Unexpected side trip. We really wanted a place just to stop and a get a pop from the back of Pickles. But we thought we would give the place a try, figuring that anyone who had pissed off Hitler wasWeiterlesen
Ivy Green Helen Keller's birthplace
24. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Rick was not as familiar with Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan's story, making to tour a little less enjoyable. Time to watch The Miracle Worker! Our docent did tell a story about a visit to the homeWeiterlesen
Trowbridge Ice Cream
24. März in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Of course we had to stop. This has been in Florence since 1918.
Dinner on the Road
24. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Rick was craving BBQ, so we found the Pink Pig.
Now off to Scottsboro. Up next...The Scottsboro Boys Museum, Unclaimed Baggage, and the Rock Zoo.
Starting off strong at Unclaimed Baggage
25. März in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Wow. This place is crazy 🤪. They do have some trade ins, but most things are from unclaimed luggage. I have never seen so many Kindles in one place.
Scottsboro Boys Museum
25. März in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Sobering Museum. Excellent displays. Why must history repeat itself so often?
Payne's Soda Fountain
25. März in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Lunch stop ✋️! This place has been around since 1869.
And finally...the Rock Zoo
25. März in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Had to stop. Don't ask why. It's just goofy..
Raccoon Mountain Campground
25. März in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Home for the next two nights wile we explore Chattanooga
Ruby Falls
26. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We were tourists in our natural habitat, lol!
Incline Railway
26. März in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Very steep
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
26. März in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Chattanooga Duck Boats
26. März in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Of course, Rick drove.
Decided vacation needed a Waffle House
27. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C