Road trip in the south
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Cape Canaveral is actually our very first stop after landing in Orlando :-D Sea World and Discovery Cove we already bought the tickets for. Naples though, I don't know anything about. I'll have to check it out . Thanks!
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Naples though, I don't know anything about
One of my marriages happened in Naples, outside, at sunset, with a backdrop of palm trees. But some people have had better luck there.
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I would suggest a hidden gem. Little River Canyon State Wildlife Preserve. It is in Fort Payne Alabama, just across the GA, AL border. It's absolutely breath taking. Most folks have never heard of it, which is fine by me as traffic is low and the scenery, while not Grand Canyon size is gorgeous. http://www.800alabama.com/things-to-do/alabama-attractions/details.cfm?id=28&type=hiking[^] http://www.nps.gov/archive/liri/home/home.htm[^]
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We'll definitely have a look at it, thanks. Would you by any chance have a clue about how it compares with Providence Canyon state park? (South of Columbus GA) We had planned some rafting there.
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Been there, done that, completely loved it, will do it again! With a better camera next time. It's almost at the top of my (very personal) list of the most beautiful places in the world
Will you be touching Atlanta? There're a bunch of CPians down here if you are interesting in meeting up for coffee or beer. :-)
Regards, Nish
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I'm going to the US for a four week road trip with my wife this summer. We're going to drive around FL, GA, SC, NC and VA and back south through the Appalachians. The trip is already pretty well planned by my wife, but nothings written in stone so I thought I should ask about the hidden gems.
Yikes! Did you not see that episode of Top Gear where they did the road trip through the south? They were litterally chased by a posse down the highway who were threatening to kill them.
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We'll definitely have a look at it, thanks. Would you by any chance have a clue about how it compares with Providence Canyon state park? (South of Columbus GA) We had planned some rafting there.
They are similar. Little River Canyon will not be as crowded. Rafting is really tough, these are class 5 rapids. You can canoe in the lake at the mouth of the canyon. As always, you need to check with the outfitters about water levels. They can vary, depending on the winter rains. One big difference is that Little River Canyon is a national preserve run by the Federal Government. The good news is they are only about 200 miles apart. Little River Canyon is a little easier to get to from Atlanta than Providence Canyon. They are on completely different river systems, so one can be at perfect water levels and the other can be dry. With exchange rates being what they are, you will have a lot of buying power. Plan on eating lots of Bar-B-Que and Fried Catfish. Do not plan on dieting or avoiding cholesterol in that part of the world. :laugh: I really envy you. I love the part of the country you will be driving through. A lot of it is in a time warp. Lot's of back roads and country stores filled with RC Cola and Moonpies. (A seven course meal growing up was a six pack of RC and a Moonpie.) :-D
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Yikes! Did you not see that episode of Top Gear where they did the road trip through the south? They were litterally chased by a posse down the highway who were threatening to kill them.
"The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." - Walter Bagehot
Yes I did, great show! I wonder what they will do in the next seasons "Topgear in Iran" episode.
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Will you be touching Atlanta? There're a bunch of CPians down here if you are interesting in meeting up for coffee or beer. :-)
Regards, Nish
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Yes I did, great show! I wonder what they will do in the next seasons "Topgear in Iran" episode.
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Judging by the other episode I'm guessing Top Gear in Iran might be a little less violent and more tolerant. ;)
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Was that about tolerance referring to Jeremy Clarksson ;P
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They are similar. Little River Canyon will not be as crowded. Rafting is really tough, these are class 5 rapids. You can canoe in the lake at the mouth of the canyon. As always, you need to check with the outfitters about water levels. They can vary, depending on the winter rains. One big difference is that Little River Canyon is a national preserve run by the Federal Government. The good news is they are only about 200 miles apart. Little River Canyon is a little easier to get to from Atlanta than Providence Canyon. They are on completely different river systems, so one can be at perfect water levels and the other can be dry. With exchange rates being what they are, you will have a lot of buying power. Plan on eating lots of Bar-B-Que and Fried Catfish. Do not plan on dieting or avoiding cholesterol in that part of the world. :laugh: I really envy you. I love the part of the country you will be driving through. A lot of it is in a time warp. Lot's of back roads and country stores filled with RC Cola and Moonpies. (A seven course meal growing up was a six pack of RC and a Moonpie.) :-D
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Then I guess we'll find out the waterlevels on the way south and make a choice after that.
CodeWizard1951 wrote:
Do not plan on dieting or avoiding cholesterol in that part of the world
I'm doing all the dieting before the trip for that very reason. Last time I was in the US I learned that the food is REALLY good. I had better Italian food in San Francisco AND New York than I ever had in Italy. The best hamburger in my life I had in Big Sur. So my expectations is even higher this time as the south has a reputation for good food. But spongecake for breakfast at the motel in LA was way over the top for me. X| Now I have to find out what a Moonpie is :)
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Then I guess we'll find out the waterlevels on the way south and make a choice after that.
CodeWizard1951 wrote:
Do not plan on dieting or avoiding cholesterol in that part of the world
I'm doing all the dieting before the trip for that very reason. Last time I was in the US I learned that the food is REALLY good. I had better Italian food in San Francisco AND New York than I ever had in Italy. The best hamburger in my life I had in Big Sur. So my expectations is even higher this time as the south has a reputation for good food. But spongecake for breakfast at the motel in LA was way over the top for me. X| Now I have to find out what a Moonpie is :)
Here are some moonpie links. I personally don't eat them anymore, but as a child, they had a certain appeal. :-D RC Cola and Moonpies[^] Moonpie.com[^] Also, I wouldn't worry too much about folks in the South. Hunstville Alabama has the largest population of Germans in the world outside of Germany. A lot of places in north Alabama still celebrate Octoberfest. Redstone Arsenal is still populated by ex-German scientists and their children. I started to tell John C in his email that Canuck border guards are a lot more scarey than any Southern Rednecks. :-D I thought I was going to be thrown in jail for trying to bring Tequila into Canada ten years ago. A quart of liquor had about 40 ml more liquid than a liter. Canada wanted $22 Canadian for the privilege of bringing in that 40 ml of Tequila. But first I had to explain what Tequila was. The border guard had never heard of it. :laugh:
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Then I guess we'll find out the waterlevels on the way south and make a choice after that.
CodeWizard1951 wrote:
Do not plan on dieting or avoiding cholesterol in that part of the world
I'm doing all the dieting before the trip for that very reason. Last time I was in the US I learned that the food is REALLY good. I had better Italian food in San Francisco AND New York than I ever had in Italy. The best hamburger in my life I had in Big Sur. So my expectations is even higher this time as the south has a reputation for good food. But spongecake for breakfast at the motel in LA was way over the top for me. X| Now I have to find out what a Moonpie is :)
One more Moonpie reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_pie[^]
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Here are some moonpie links. I personally don't eat them anymore, but as a child, they had a certain appeal. :-D RC Cola and Moonpies[^] Moonpie.com[^] Also, I wouldn't worry too much about folks in the South. Hunstville Alabama has the largest population of Germans in the world outside of Germany. A lot of places in north Alabama still celebrate Octoberfest. Redstone Arsenal is still populated by ex-German scientists and their children. I started to tell John C in his email that Canuck border guards are a lot more scarey than any Southern Rednecks. :-D I thought I was going to be thrown in jail for trying to bring Tequila into Canada ten years ago. A quart of liquor had about 40 ml more liquid than a liter. Canada wanted $22 Canadian for the privilege of bringing in that 40 ml of Tequila. But first I had to explain what Tequila was. The border guard had never heard of it. :laugh:
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Until I read that the Moonpies used to weigh half a pound I thought it was something similar to s'mores. Oh, I never worried about the folks of the south. If I had we wouldn't go there. So Ok, we will avoid Miami:suss:, and yes, I've seen Deliverance. :omg: Any tips on how to find out that you're in the wrong area is appreciated though. My wife (she's german) might be happy to see that they kept the old traditions. If we also find a proper Thuringian Bratwurst she'll go into a spin.
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Until I read that the Moonpies used to weigh half a pound I thought it was something similar to s'mores. Oh, I never worried about the folks of the south. If I had we wouldn't go there. So Ok, we will avoid Miami:suss:, and yes, I've seen Deliverance. :omg: Any tips on how to find out that you're in the wrong area is appreciated though. My wife (she's german) might be happy to see that they kept the old traditions. If we also find a proper Thuringian Bratwurst she'll go into a spin.
The only places I avoid in the deep south are a) Bars out in the middle of nowhere with very large gravel parking lots. Friday and Saturday nights can be dangerous around red neck bars - drunk drivers. b) Avoid housing projects. They look a lot like they do in Sweden. c) If you look a lot different than the people around you, it's time to be cautious. I hate to say it, but it's true. Americans are no more or no less xenophobic than anyone else. It's just best to blend in anywhere you go. I learned this while working in Europe a few years ago. The first thing I changed to blend in, believe it or not, was my shoes. Once I got rid of my American shoes while in France and Italy, no one noticed me anymore. Strange but true.
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Here are some moonpie links. I personally don't eat them anymore, but as a child, they had a certain appeal. :-D RC Cola and Moonpies[^] Moonpie.com[^] Also, I wouldn't worry too much about folks in the South. Hunstville Alabama has the largest population of Germans in the world outside of Germany. A lot of places in north Alabama still celebrate Octoberfest. Redstone Arsenal is still populated by ex-German scientists and their children. I started to tell John C in his email that Canuck border guards are a lot more scarey than any Southern Rednecks. :-D I thought I was going to be thrown in jail for trying to bring Tequila into Canada ten years ago. A quart of liquor had about 40 ml more liquid than a liter. Canada wanted $22 Canadian for the privilege of bringing in that 40 ml of Tequila. But first I had to explain what Tequila was. The border guard had never heard of it. :laugh:
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Where are you from? I live in the Huntsville area and work on Redstone Arsenal. You seem to know alot about the area.
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Until I read that the Moonpies used to weigh half a pound I thought it was something similar to s'mores. Oh, I never worried about the folks of the south. If I had we wouldn't go there. So Ok, we will avoid Miami:suss:, and yes, I've seen Deliverance. :omg: Any tips on how to find out that you're in the wrong area is appreciated though. My wife (she's german) might be happy to see that they kept the old traditions. If we also find a proper Thuringian Bratwurst she'll go into a spin.
Jörgen Andersson wrote:
Any tips on how to find out that you're in the wrong area is appreciated though.
Avoid the areas that have all of the street lights shot out. :) She might like Helen, Georgia and Gatlinburg, Tennesssee
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Where are you from? I live in the Huntsville area and work on Redstone Arsenal. You seem to know alot about the area.
Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Me blog, You read
Raised/lived in Alabama from 1953 to 1976. My cousin was a defense contractor in Huntsville (aeronautical engineer). I've toured Redstone many times. My father was an insurance agent whose territory included Huntsville. As a boy, I traveled all over the south with him in the summer time. I will never forget seeing speed limit signs in kph for the first time, in Huntsville, in 1959! Huntsville implemented daylight savings time before almost any other place in the country even heard of the term. I was able to listen to a talk by Werner von Braum in 1964 or 1965 if memory serves me correctly. I was able to accompany my cousin once or twice into the facility long before there was a space camp, back when Mercury capsules were state of the art. It all played a part in my upbringing and education.
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Jörgen Andersson wrote:
Any tips on how to find out that you're in the wrong area is appreciated though.
Avoid the areas that have all of the street lights shot out. :) She might like Helen, Georgia and Gatlinburg, Tennesssee
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I had forgotten about Gatlinburg. I always loved it as a boy. Spent my honeymoon there in 1974. Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain also come to mind.
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I had forgotten about Gatlinburg. I always loved it as a boy. Spent my honeymoon there in 1974. Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain also come to mind.
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CodeWizard1951 wrote:
I had forgotten about Gatlinburg. I always loved it as a boy. Spent my honeymoon there in 1974. Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain also come to mind.
It's all in the itinerary :)
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I'm going to the US for a four week road trip with my wife this summer. We're going to drive around FL, GA, SC, NC and VA and back south through the Appalachians. The trip is already pretty well planned by my wife, but nothings written in stone so I thought I should ask about the hidden gems.
Jorgen, How did your road trip vacation turn out? I hope you had a wonderful time. Gene
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