Road trip through Georgia

Two weeks ago we decided to do a road trip. All we knew was that we wanted to go to Savannah. So that's were we started our trip.
Saturday morning we entered Savannah. We walked around all day and enjoyed the beautiful sites, houses and gardens. Late in the afternoon we decided to go to Atlanta, and see Martin Luther King Jrs museum.
So late Saturday night we entered Atlanta. The morning after that we went to the museum. It was really hard to walk around there and look at the pictures and see the movies, and finally visit the house were he was born. Later in the afternoon we decided to leave Atlanta. We were tired and had to get away from the bug city life.
So of into the mountains we went. And ended up in Dahlonega, a small city which was one of the first to go through the gold rush. So we payed the gold mine a visit. Did also get the opportunity to pot for gold, and we did find some!! Dahlonega is a very beautiful old city, with old houses and very friendly people. Very much worth a visit!
After spent about 36 hours in Dahlonega we went to Plains. The home city of Jimmy Carter. We entered Plains very late in the evening, but luckily managed to get a room at the Plains Inn, which turned out to be one of the best Inns we have ever visited. Just look at the pictures and you will understand. There are 7 rooms, the are all from different years, from 1920-1980. In each room you can find antique things from these eras.
There is something with not having any plans when you travel. It's at those times that you hopefully manage to find these pearls that we did.

If you haven't been to Georgie, go! It is beautiful!

This is were Forrest Gump waited for the buss.

The house were Martin Luther King Jr was born


In Dahlonega, potting for goldOur room at Plains Inn
Our room at Plains Inn

Trying to hike in flip-flops

Another try

Went to the shooting range again. No fire this time.
I shot with a Sig.22 and a Glock.9. And I have to admit, I was pretty good at it. But when they brought out the Magnum 44, I was satisfied with just holding it. It was a litle to big and heavy for me.

Shooting Range

The other day we went to the shooting range to try that. After about 6 bullets, someone came in screaming: Fire!! Get out! So we all ran out. There was a small fire in the range just two rooms away from us. Gulp! So the police and firemen came. Here is a video to show the action.

Firedepartment

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A visit to many countries

Yesterday I visited Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Norway, the UK, China, Morocco and Japan. It was a hard day, with alot of traveling.
We went to Epcot. These are all the countries that are represented in the World Showcase. We had lunch in Norway, and a glass of wine at a piaza in Italy.
We did also go to Mars, and tested some cars in a Test Track. (these are all attractions)
If you want to go somewhere in DisneyWorld, I think I have to recommend Epcot. It is really nice!

Canada

the UK

France
Morocco

Japan

Italy

Norway

Mexico

Fireworks at Epcot

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Krispy Kreme

And now some commercial...
For those of you who haven't been to the US, and for those who's been here, but didn't go to Krispy Kreme. YOU MISSED SOMETHING!
I just had to let you know about these madly delicious doughnuts.
Now that I have been introduced to them, I don't know if I can live without them :)

Botanical Garden

I made a visit to a botanical garden the other week.

Here are some pictures of what I saw .

A Buddahs hand lime

Bitten SJP

Did some shopping today… I had read that Sarah Jessica Parker had made a brand called Bitten for Steve & Barry’s. So I went there in the hope to do a lot of shopping. But the sizes were so small. She must have used her small tiny body to make the sizes.
There were a lot of really nice and cute stuff. Bought a pair of white chinos and a white t-shirt. $ 24 in total, a good price.

Key West / Dry Tortugas

Two weeks ago we decided to once again go to Key West, but this time by boat. So we took the Key West Express from Fort Meyers to Key West, it was a smooth ride that took about 3,5 hours. Not to bad!

When we arrived we went straight to the airport to go with a small seaplane to an island called Dry Tortugas. It is actually a cluster of 7 islands, which also makes up Dry Tortugas National Park, and we went to the biggest one, where a fort named Fort Jefferson is situated. The construction of the fort started in 1846 and continued for 30 years, but was never finished.
First we took a walk around the fort and then we headed out for the beach to do some snorkelling. This was actually my first time snorkelling in tropic waters, because I guess Swedish water doesn’t count.
We had about one hour before the plane would go back to Key West again. So we got in the water, and it was beautiful. It is truly another world.
The night was spent out in the city, but it was an early night. We were so tired after a long day.

Saturday, we went out to rent bicycles to easier get around in the city. So we took a long ride around, and then we went to the beach. The beach that we went to is away from the touristy beaches, and is also known for the good snorkelling. So we managed to get some more time in the water, looking at “the other world”.
Went cycling around earlier, we managed to find and restaurant far from Duval street, with more or less no tourists. We had a great tapas dinner, at a place called Café Solé.

In all it was a GREAT weekend! Don’t miss out on Key West!

Dry Tortugas

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Midsummer

Midsummer was celebrated in a true Swedish way. Sill (herring), nubbe (schnapps) and dancing around the midsummer pole. We did it with a Swedish Society, which consisted of about 50 persons. We really had a great time.
After spending a couple of hours there, we went home and had a great pool party with some friends. Playing in the pool and bbq.

The whole day was just great!

My own homemade cupcakes with the Swedish flag on. :)

St Augustine

After our visit to the lighthouse we went to St Augustine. It is one of the oldest permanent settings in the US. It looks like a small Mediterranean town, with carefully renovated old buildings. Ponce de Léon, the Spaniard who gave Florida its name, came here on Pascua Florida (ester Sunday) in 1513, but it wasn't until 1565 that settlement began. At this time the fortress Castillo de San Marco was built.
We enjoyed the fortress. Stayed at a small and cozy hotel and eat great food.

Ponce de Leon Inlet

Saturday morning we set of for Daytona Beach, to see Ponce de Leon Inlet, the highest lighthouse in Florida. 203 steps to the deck. It was completed in 1887, and has helped many ships from becoming wrecks.

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

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STS-117

Friday morning we set of for Kennedy Space Center. 2h 30 min later we arrived. Not alone! There was a really long line to get in. During the time waiting for the launch, that wasn't going on until 7:45 p.m. (we arrived at 12), we walked around at the center, trying to get away from the burning sun. And also trying out the new attraction, the Shuttle Launch Experience. All I can say is just WOW! We got to experience how it really feels to do a real launch.
Time got closer to the launch. We were far from alone waiting for it to happen. Suddenly the time was T -20, and then just 10 seconds left. The count down started, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Silence. We heard nothing. And then suddenly we saw something behind a three coming up. It looked like a fireball with a tail of smoke behind it. The rocket!
It was first after a few seconds that we heard the sound from it. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Hard to describe. Have a look at the pictures and try to imagine.
And if you realy want to see the launch, have a look at this video.