Red Roof Inn Smyrna

<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 ...

... ever taken and one that provided me with some 'real' experiences that went beyond the usual: moments of exhilaration, meeting &amp; making new friends, and even a harrowing moment or two. I loved it all! A day hasn't gone by in the past year without thoughts of my brief time in India and the hope of returning in the near future particularly to refresh my Varanasi experience.<br><br> 'Truth Alone ...

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>

... and watching the games. After football, we went to one of their good buddies apartments and proceeded to play rock band (my first time) and lose track of time (finished at around 4 am).<br><br>Slept in the following day, played some tennis and went to lunch at Fado's, an authentic Irish Pub (the bartenders had real Irish accents) and had a few pints ...

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!!!

On Friday, April 7th, we left Florida, stopping for a couple of nights in Unadilla, Georgia, which is about a half hour from Macon. Our reason for staying more than one night here was a plan to go to a small dirt race track nearby. Alas, the weather once again foiled dirt track plans - the first rain we'd seen since sometime last year in California turned out to be a big storm - thunder ...