April 16, 2013 by Chris

Birmingham, AL

We made a stop here especially so we could visit the Civil Rights Institute which we found to be fascinating, and an extremely well laid out and powerful display of the events during the civil rights movement.

Everyone was so friendly and helpful and eager to answer any questions. Coincidentally, it was the 50th anniversary today of the date MLK wrote “the letter from Birmingham jail” where he was being held in solitary confinement.

We strolled around the historic 4th Ave district.

Dennis was dying for some good southern ribs

April 15, 2013 by Chris

Aaah! Dogwoods

At Oak Mountain state park, just outside Birmingham, AL and so happy to see my favourite Dogwoods.

April 7, 2013 by Chris

Bellingrath Gardens

Betty and I spent several hours enjoying the beautiful Bellingrath gardens (south of Mobile, AL). It was a little disappointing, but not surprising, that the azaleas had finished blooming, but some of the camelias were hanging on and other gardens were lovely.