Al Ansar Shourfah Hotel Medina

Lot's to talk about from our short time in Selma (pics up soon, forgot the cable)...<br><br>First - Brown Chapel - starting point for the march from Selma to Montgomery (and Bloody Sunday two weeks prior). Simply standing on the street where so many brave men and women stood up to "authority" and said "no more" sent chills down my spine. I mentioned Abby's reading Dr. King's autobiography, which really enriched the conversations with her and my 8 year old Maggie. It was ...

... her to willingly join us in the water. So that meant I had to pull her in. This was not an easy task and she scurried out as quickly as she could. <br><br>In the afternoon, my cousin Frankie saddled up some of the horses and Alex got to go for a little ride. Then there was more swimming and even time to hold one of Uncle D's new baby ducks...a father's day gift from his daughters.<br><br>We had a very peaceful and relaxing visit and can't wait to go back again.

... Oreo cookie and cream cheese balls dipped in chocolate...decadence. While Jackie was cooking, we walked down to the barn so Alex could help feed the horses. Tori &amp; Bella were very intrigued with these new creatures and weren't quite sure how to approach them. It was a funny site.<br><br><br><br>

... and take off---thermos of coffee, snacks and nerve pill. It was not long that we started to find out just how bad the interstate was. We did not get more that a couple of miles before we started to cars and trucks off the side of the interstate. Needless to say--you could not stick a pin up our butts and proceeded to drive. The roads was horrible--they have no snow removal AL. As we ...

... rain, high winds, hail, tornado warnings, and watches. We drove in some scary thunderstorms and torrential rains today. As we looked up warnings closer to home, we were getting concerned about the weather we will face tomorrow. Pray for our safe trip home. If the weather is bad we will stay an extra night in Priceville. We will update this final blog with road signs, food, and more later.

... by a quick parallel ride on TN 13 and then back onto the NTP at the entrance ramp. So I counted the "parkway mileage" for this day's ride starting at MP 350. I got off a little earlier this morning, about 0820 or so, and encountered a terrific day to ride. Once again, cool temps, but no wind to speak of. This segment, all the way down to the AL state line around MP 341, is completely flat. (TO BE CONTINUED..)

... DURING OUR STAY. WE HAVE SEEN DEER, DUCKS, SQUIRRELS, TURTLES, AND WOULD YOU BELIEVE SEAGULLS. WE HAVE EVEN SEEN FISH JUMPING UP THEN BACK DOWN INTO THE WATER. WE USUALLY GO WHEN THEY ARE HAVING THEIR VALENTINES OR NEW YEARS SPECIALS. THEY USUALLY HAVE A DINNER AND OR BREAKFAST INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE. THE VALENTINE PACKAGE DID INCLUDE THE MEALS PLUS A BEAUTIFUL LONG STEM ROSE. IT IS HARD TO CARRY A LARGE ...

We had a 81 mile ride today- this has to be one of the hardest days of the trip. the toughtest test to a cyclist is a headwind- we had a terrible headwind on very steep hill passes. we rode on a country road that seemed to go in circles. we rode on the DeSoto trail as well. we also rode into Moundsville(a settlement from 1000 AD to 1400 AD) which was one ...

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... my (new) husband. But then, the muthawif told my mum that there's a medicine that can stop my period for a few days, so that I would be able to go and pray. After my mum &amp; my parents inlaw (they're doctors) approved, he bought that medicine for me. My period stopped the day after. The second day, we went on a city tour. First we went to Quba Mosque, which is the first mosque built by prophet Mohammed. The mosque is beautiful, and ...