Side trips to avoid the storm

Because we are careful about the weather when traveling, we decided on one last sight-seeing side trip on the way home. Inspired by a TV documentary, we veered off the main highway to visit Plains, GA, home of President Jimmy Carter. At the National Historic Site, we visited what was the High School, now the Visitor Center, arriving just in time to hear President Lincoln address a large group of students. He was quite impressive and very knowledgeable of the history of Lincoln's lifetime.

We also stopped in town to purchase some Carter Peanut products.

Following morning we stopped to see Stone Mountain, just outside Atlanta, GA. Grandpa B had always wanted to see the carvings of the Confederate Heroes....General Robert E Lee, General Stonewall Jackson, and Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Like I was inspired by my grandparents to visit various places, he was reminded of his relatives trips to the South. "They used to go to Florida and get inexpensive  new dentures and glasses along the way. These days we go to FL to buy RV's, " he joked!!

Our last night on the road we will stop in Akron, OH. Before leaving there Monday AM, we will stop into Sister Ignatia Chapel at St. Thomas Hospital to offer our prayers of gratitude for our good fortune, safe journey and happy adventure.