I headed over to one of my favorite places – Fort Pickens.
Hubs and I celebrated our 11 year wedding anniversary; May 26th by heading to Wind Creek casino for dinner and a movie. I believe we paid $40 per person for the buffet.
We stayed, overnight, at the Holiday Inn in Atmore; which was pretty nice and literally across the street from the casino.
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How this was done is beyond me! The views are just as amazing from the various overlooks. I was going to hike up to Inspiration Point Overlook but I was beyond tired. I had been up since midnight and it was almost noon time and I was starting to get hungry + it was time to head over to my campsite to get set up. I ended up going to a diner not far from the campground to grab something to eat for lunch.
Usually Im camping in a tent, but this time I decided to sleep in our SUV. It’s a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. I left enough room on the drivers side (back) door to get in and out. I didnt put blackout curtains on the rear window and front windows. I used a sunshield for windshield and put up blackout curtains for more privacy.
I made myself a sandwhich for dinner and after eating, I went to take a shower. I noticed after going through my pictures that I didnt take any pictures of the bathroom and campground. I will say that the water was nice and hot. The bathroom was nice and clean. The campground sites are pretty tight and you are pretty close to your neighbors.
* The extension cord is in no way being pinched. The window is cracked and I used electrical grade tape to seal the opening. *
Continue reading “Tallulah Gorge State Park and Falls: Part 3”
As much as I planned on how I would cross. It did NOT go well. The ranger stated that if at any point you would get wet, it would be here and she was not lying. She advised to take off your shoes; which I did. I tied them together and put around my neck. It wasnt until I went through my backpack, did I realize I had water shoes. *facepalm*.
The rocks/boulders were super slippery. Just as I was crossing the middle part, I slipped and went face first into the rushing water. I ended up soaking wet and my favorite hat went floating down the river. Thank goodness my wig was secured or that would have went floating down the river too! LOL! I had my phone in a waterproof pouch; which I should have had recording.
After gaining my balance, I decided that I would not attempt to keep going but looking back, I should have. I was already wet and was half way over any way. I made my way back over to where I had started and lawd jeevus. It was like scaling a mountain because you had to get your feet, hands and fingers just right so you didnt end up sliding.
Just all the more reason why I’ll be going back. After looking at some videos, maybe I can get up with others that will be doing the hike that day.
Continue reading “Tallulah Gorge State Park and Falls: Part 2”
I’d been wanting to visit Tallulah Gorge State Park but I needed to wait for a day that there wasn’t a water release + a camp site becoming available. I was able to hit the road by midnight, my time (central), so I could be at the park by 8 a.m. (eastern); especially with it being a little over a 6 hour drive. That way I could be 1 of the 100 people that could get a permit to go down to the gorge for that day. Permits are free.
* You will NOT be allowed to participate (even in the safety training) unless you are wearing proper footwear * Flip flops and crocs are not allowed. Have your license plate number on hand because you’ll need it for the permit form. Pets are not allowed on the gorge floor. Not recommended for non-swimmers.
Continue reading “Tallulah Gorge State Park and Falls: Part 1”I’m so far behind in blogging about the adventures that I’ve taken….but hey, better late than never. This was a visit back in 2022.
About Stone Mountain…..yes, I’m very much aware about the history of it. But like I always say “they are gonna see my Black face” in places such as this. I will not be moved by fear! You can learn more about the history by clicking the link. The Long history of Stone Mountain
Continue reading “Stone Mountain, Georgia”I made my way down the stairs, which wasn’t too bad. Going up may be a different story…LOL!
After visiting the waterfall, I hopped back in the car and made my way over to the lodge. There was a ranger inside the hotel showing us different animals on the land, their importance, etc. I’m not afraid of snacks, so I don’t have a problem handling them. However, I also respect nature. I’m not trying to get, got and/or die from lack of common sense.
I decided to eat dinner inside the restaurant. I believe it was $20 or $25 for the buffet. The food was pretty good.
Did we ever feel unsafe? Not at all! Just be aware of your surroundings and know the laws of the country that you’re visiting. Here are more helpful tips when traveling to “high risk areas”. High-Risk Area Travelers
(S)mart (T)raveler (E)nrollment (P)rogram. The program is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
United States Department of State Travelers Checklist. (PDF)
Passport (Many countries require that your passport be valid for six months beyond your stay, so think about renewing yours if your trip is cutting it close to the deadline)
Learn More About Your Destination (some countries require a visa)
TSA (Verify airline carry-on and luggage restrictions. Do’s and Don’ts)
Notify credit card companies and your bank
Know how to access local currency
Copy important documents
Doublecheck your cell phone plan
Packing Cubes (Very helpful)
To say we had a blast would be an understatement. The people! The culture! The food! The hotel! Everything was amazing!! At least when we went considering this was before the world shut down due to Covid. Would I visit this hotel again? Absolutely! For more information on dining there, you can visit – restaurants at the hotel. I do have plans for us to return to Jamaica, but we will be trying out a new hotel. Couples Tower Isle.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me!
First thing to do was to get our passports. We also enjoy cruising and after reading about the horror stories of what happens if you get stranded in a foreign country – without a passport, well….
I’m a planner and it’s something that I truly enjoy doing when it comes to planning trips. I usually plan “big trips” at least a year in advance. While searching for all inclusives in Jamaica, I came across the Holiday Inn in Montego Bay and since we try to stay at Holiday Inn’s, I decided to give this one a try. I’m glad that we did.
It’s insane to see how expensive things are now. The price is more than double at the hotel compared to when we visited 3 years ago. I will leave a breakdown of what we spent for this vacation at the conclusion end of this blog.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
Grab your favorite drink and come along (with us) on this trip. I hope that you enjoy!
Continue reading “My 50th Birthday in Montego Bay, Jamaica!”Cruising is an amazing way to just kick back, relax and not have to worry about too much. I start planning at least a year in advance, which gives me time to pay off the cruise, research excursions, the ports and buy booze. For this cruise, it was the hubsters first and my second. I chose not to do any excursions because I wanted him to get a feel of what a cruise would be like.
The only negative, was our stop in Nassau. A lot had changed since the first time I’d visited, and knowing this, I’d book an excursion should we ever visit Nassau again.
Overall, I’d like to say we had a wonderful time.
A Wildflower Heart 