AmeriHost Inn Smyrna/Atlanta Northwest

<br>Wish us luck as we depart in the evening from Atlanta via Los Angeles continuing on the same aircraft to Sydney, Australia. We know that we will not see a seat in BusinessElite to Los Angeles but we are really keeping our fingers crossed (pray for us!) that we will be able to take advantage of the flat ...

Atlanta was a hot mess. Where to begin...<br><br>When we pulled into our hotel on the Northeast outskirts of Atlanta, I should've known this would be an odd 24 hours. The hotel was less than desirable, but we made due. I was so distracted by my excitement at being near a Publix, that I was able to look past the less than grand hotel and try to find the silver lining... or rather green fluorescent lining. I proclaimed loudly with a shriek of glee, my elation upon seeing ...

Day tirpping across the universe (get that Star Trek theme song going)! We are leaving the warmth of our little cabin in Chattanooga and heading to Atlanta, Georgia. Got up early, for once, and hit the road for our 2 hour drive to Atlanta. Our goal of the day was Stone Mountain.<br><br> This private park, which is a mix between campground, nature park and theme park (sounds weird we know ...

... my ego and have certainly opened my awareness to a much wider arena of human thought and activity. India became both much more and much less than what I thought it was and that's ok because I say the same about my own country. The same sense of national denial is obvious in both places. There is 'no ego' in India just like there is 'no poverty' in America. Truth alone triumphs, indeed!<br>

All good things must come to an end..., "they" say.<br>I guess so, but if you're lucky (or just an excellent planner)... more good things await you around the next corner.<br><br>I had a great trip. I met interesting people, saw amazing sights, ate delicious (and not so delicious) foods, and had many new experiences I will remember for the rest of my life. I'm sure there is so much more to say... but even after everything, it's still good to be home!<br><br> <br>

... was too big to be in my carryon bag. He said I could go back and check my bag with the airline but that would cost me $15 to $25. I told him no and I hope he enjoyed the honey and went on my way to the gate.<br><br>It was a 5 hour flight back to Atlanta and we arrived home around 9:00 p.m.

Hey fans, I'm back in America!!! I have a concert in a few minutes, so I'm going to make this really really quick... <br>Thank you so much for reading my blog!!! It's really an honor! I never expected I would be writing a blog on the web ever! I feel as if this is the right thing for me... I just want you to know that you all are awesome, and it's a pleasure!<br>Gotta go, concert.<br><br>XOXO,<br>Lovegossip909< br>

... with by Stacy, an old friend from Charleston and her roomate Meg(?). Any and Becky had to work early so we said our goodbyes and the girls took on the town. Good times and hilarity insued as it does during a night on the town with Stacy, and despite exceeding my budget, (which I keep close track of mentally) the Atalnta stop was much needed and well worth it.

We waited on the runway fo about 45 minutes then we took off. Those new GPS screens showed we circled several times over the Carolinas before heading north again. We circled again in NY then the pilot said we did not have enough gas to continue circling so we detoured to Syracuse to refuel. We were able to make phone calls and at this time it looked like there was no way to catch my flight. By the time we took off it was too late. I cried!!!

... we can do before the Blues show at 8 pm. There are Casinos on Riverboats here so we head there to try our luck. Mostly slots with some table games. We throw a few bucks away, our luck is bad, we give up and head for the Wal Mart to shop, what else ! Out for diner afterwards then off to the Blues show at the community centre. Featuring Bobby Rush and his orchestra along with many other performers we are treated to an evening of down home Mississippi ...