We're on the road!
Our first day of travel went smoothly and we had great weather. Sarah drove for some of the time once we got off the Interstate and on some less busy roads.
I forgot there was a time change when we crossed the Chatahoochie into Alabama, so now we are here and it's earlier than it feels.
We drove through a lot of farm country. Sam was amazed by the amount of corn growing, and we also drove through cotton, peanut and soybean farms. Lots of pecan trees in places too. It was hillier than we'd expected. Very pretty but not much to see.
Most of the downtowns we passed through were depressingly empty of people or businesses. Storefronts all closed up and dilapidated, and industrial buildings silent. Everybody's moved to more lucrative locations I guess.
We tried to use the bathroom at a sketchy place that purported to have ice cream. No ice cream. No thanks on the bathroom. Plenty lottery tix, beer and cigs though!
The Microtel inn in Ozark is quite nice. We had a swim in the tiny pool and enjoyed the pastoral views from our 3rd floor room before venturing out to see the sights and get dinner. There were not too many sights.
We ate at a mom and pop diner ("Our Place")
that was well reviewed on Yelp. Everyone enjoyed their meals and sides. The kids got an up close view of the Alabama citizenry ("Dad, that man has a gun in a holster!") ("That lady is putting salt on every bite of her sandwich!").
After dinner we drove through downtown Ozark and found a street with large historical houses. The Holman House
is quite impressive, and is apparently haunted. See more at http://www.alabamahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/jd-holman-house.html
The Dowling Steagall house
Our first day of travel went smoothly and we had great weather. Sarah drove for some of the time once we got off the Interstate and on some less busy roads.
I forgot there was a time change when we crossed the Chatahoochie into Alabama, so now we are here and it's earlier than it feels.
We drove through a lot of farm country. Sam was amazed by the amount of corn growing, and we also drove through cotton, peanut and soybean farms. Lots of pecan trees in places too. It was hillier than we'd expected. Very pretty but not much to see.
Most of the downtowns we passed through were depressingly empty of people or businesses. Storefronts all closed up and dilapidated, and industrial buildings silent. Everybody's moved to more lucrative locations I guess.
We tried to use the bathroom at a sketchy place that purported to have ice cream. No ice cream. No thanks on the bathroom. Plenty lottery tix, beer and cigs though!
The Microtel inn in Ozark is quite nice. We had a swim in the tiny pool and enjoyed the pastoral views from our 3rd floor room before venturing out to see the sights and get dinner. There were not too many sights.
We ate at a mom and pop diner ("Our Place")
After dinner we drove through downtown Ozark and found a street with large historical houses. The Holman House
The Dowling Steagall house
has a long history attached to it. It's builder was the Steagall of the Glass-Steagall Act that created the FDIC. It has some upkeep issues with tilting columns.
Tomorrow we'll meet the Quartermans and Amy's other relatives here and go to the wedding. Full report then.
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