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The 1st of many 1st's....... by HJ
... for even daring to dock on homeboys plot of land but this morning we were far more confident.
We are now in Montgomery Alabama and I cant believe how beautiful it is here!!! It's everything I thought it would be... hot, sweet and very southern... but whats surprised me the most is just how at home I feel here... and how safe it actually is!
Anyway... We are now in bed, resting for the drive to Nashville and Kings of Leon home town tomorrow!!
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Following the Civil Rights march
... rights in the south. In Selma itself there was little to see except more shabby housing, the excellent Voting Rights Museum, and the St James Hotel which was quite a find and gave us a wonderful river view room for only ...
Surviving the Gauntlet
... br>
But I couldn’t dwell too long, for I had a long day in front of me, and one that I knew would be filled with ugly subject matter. And I didn’t want to start the journey without some good wholesome nutrition first.
Whenever I have time to plan my travel I like to search out interesting places to eat. Often my hunt is about experiencing local cuisine (for instance, this trip was all ...
Living in Never Never Land (Israel - Part 3)
It has been said that in order to truly understand a culture, one must open their mind and heart. One must live, eat, sleep, work and talk as they do. For the free spirit with an intrepid drive, no ties to what they once knew and no where to be, immersion will yield assimilation. This pinnacle of existence is desired by many travelers, yet ascertained by few. It too, is my goal. In the coming paragraphs, you will learn about my attempt at ...
So much has changed, but so much hasn't....
Lot's to talk about from our short time in Selma (pics up soon, forgot the cable)...
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 ...


