Days Inn Montgomery Midtown

Who knew I'd enjoy Montgomery, AL as much as I did... <br><br>It all began when we pulled into our hotel. I've come to expect a very standard room by now, but when we got to our floor and opened the door, I was pleasantly greeted by a really nice room. They had recently renovated the hotel, and clearly hired some sort of Feng Shui decorator. I loved it. Everything was crisp and clean, but with warm touches ...

... warm and funny.<br><br>Then we went over to the trolley tour of Montgomery where we learned about the history of this beautiful city. The trolley takes off from the old train station which is now a historic monument. While waiting for the next trolley, we moved through the exhibits and historical time line of the civil rights movement in the U.S.A. I remember growing up reading and watching TV news and movies about civil rights ...

... works at Tucker Pecan Company as he completes his education as a history major. We loved getting to know these kids who are working hard to balance their lives and make a positive difference in the world. I am proud to be part of such an enterprising and close knit family!!!<br> Andy and I were filled with family warmth, good Italian food and tired from a long day of Montgomery life. We slept as the Alabama River quietly rolled by and great tall live oaks sheltered us from the drizzling rain.

... For ten years she has been the most successful club in Montgomery and has been given awards by Montgomery for her business savvy and community mindedness. Marney has given Metro Fitness a sleek organized style that is clever in the use of materials and space (see pix). Andy and I felt welcomed by the space itself as we both found numerous classes we wanted to take. Had we stayed anymore days, we would have been taking Yoga and Pilates, using the exercise ...

... on a two lane road at the time and didn't want to take any chances. I pulled over into a closed gas station that had an over hang that looked like it was about to fall over. At the moment it was all I had to take cover.<br><br>I rode until about 830pm local time and headed up getting a hotel in Meridian, Miss. Its a tiny town with a lot of hotels. I took my time this morning. In fact I slept in until about 10am. After a 15 hour day I really needed the sleep.

Believe it or not, there are 54 Championship Holes at the Capitol Hill Golf Course in Prattville, AL that are part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Jerry took the opportunity to get in a round of golf and was amazed at the beauty and pristinely maintained course.<br><br>While Jerry was hitting a small ball around Prattville, Alex &amp; I spent some time in the pool to cool off. Bella used to jump into the pool to me when she was a puppy, but I couldn't ...

We left the Gulf Coast today and headed into Alabama to visit with Aunt Kathy and Uncle D. I used to live with Aunt Kathy and Uncle D in Florida. But I haven't been to visit then in Alabama for the last 5 years. What a great reunion.<br><br>My cousin Jackie cooked up some homemade lasagna and these ...

... cops can only use up north - probably because there are no exits given there is nothing to exit to) near the Georgia/Alabama border we hit small town centers that seem to follow the same pattern. Secondary highway enters the town square forming a roundabout encircling a small park or town hall encompassed by small outdated shops you would think were Hollywood movie sets for old westerns. I half expect the facades of the little ...

... Town includes houses, barns, carriage houses, log cabins, churches, stores, and a cotton gin from the 1800's. F. Scott Fitzgerald and wife Zelda lived in Montgomery in the 1930's; view artifacts, pictures and their famous love letters in the museum. And the grave of country music legend Hank Williams is adjacent to Oakwood Cemetery. Montgomery, Alabama Population 201,425 Elevation 287 Central time zone