Al Ansar Shourfah Hotel Medina

... the "foot soldiers," those who followed the leaders of the time. The girls were really interested to see the footprints and stories of young boys and girls in their early teens who were attacked on Bloody Sunday then stood back up to march two weeks later.

Finally, the walk over Edmund Pettis bridge that Abby and I shared was powerful. The story told in the museum is that, on Bloody Sunday, Rev. Lewis and other leaders of the march had no idea that the police ...

... 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.

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.

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 & Bella were very intrigued with these new creatures and weren't quite sure how to approach them. It was a funny site.

... us big guy--we were still on the road....We drove on bad roads untill we started to hit Nashville--then things started to get better. Although the vacations was fantastic...We were happy to make it home. The rest of the drive was smooth and we made it home safely. Thelma, I will travel with you again anytime!!!! Hey, Louise, Great Driving! Thanks for such a wonderful time! Love, Thelma

... 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..)

... TAKE A TRAIL AND WALK OFF SOME CALORIES. WE ALWAYS WALK TO SEE THE BOATS. WE ALWAYS WALK AT THE BACK OF THE RESORT ON ITS WALKWAY AND THEN WALK OUT ONTO THE LONG BOAT DOCKS. IT HAS A NICE BIG POOL AND IT IS NICE TO JUST SIT OUT THEIR WITH YOUR COFFEE OR SOFT-DRINKS AND JUST LISTEN TO ALL THE SOUNDS OF THE PEOPLE AND BIRDS. ANYWAY, I WILL BE POSTING SEVERAL OF OUR TRIPS TO THIS VERY PICTURESQUE AND NICE RESORT.

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 & 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 ...