Al Haram Hotel Medina

... of the Selma to Montgomery march. And the disparate conditions that were prevalent then are still alive and well today. So much has changed, but in the end, still so much hasn't.<br><br>Second - the National Voting Rights Institute in Selma. If you haven't been, you must go. They've been open since 1993. Among their collections are the Alabama State Troopers surveillance photos of the marches, as well as cast footprints and stories of those the museum curator ...

... 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..)

... OF ROSES WITH YOU TO HAVE IN YOUR ROOM. THIS WAY YOU DO GET TO ENJOY A ROSE DURING YOUR STAY. I WOULD LIKE TO GO ONE TIME IN THE SUMMER JUST TO SEE ALL THE PEOPLE OUT AND WATCH THEM ENJOYING THEMSELVES. THE MARINA IS THERE AT THE RESORT. IT IS VERY NICE AND HAS A GIFT SHOP. WE ALWAYS EAT AT THE RESTAURANT THERE AT THE RESORT. I BELIEVE IT IS ALWAYS THE ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET. IT IS VERY GOOD, TOO. YOU ...

... BEFORE WE GOT THERE AND WE BROUGHT A LOT OF SNACKS. WE HAD OUR VALENTINE CANDY, TOO. THEY HAD A BASKET WITH HOT CHOCOLATE AND POPCORN ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER FOR US,WHICH WAS NICE. THE TV WAS SMALL BUT IT WORKED. SO DID THE FLOOR FURNACE AND THE GAS FIREPLACE. WE WERE PLENTY WARM. IT HAD AN UPSTAIRS. BELIEVE ME, WHEN YOU TOOK THE FIRST TWO STEPS YOU KNEW YOU HAD BETTER NOT TAKE THE THIRD BECAUSE YOU MIGHT FALL THRU THE FLOOR! OF COURSE WE PLAYED GIN RUMMY! I BEAT HIM... BECAUSE SOME ...

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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