Homeward Bound: Day 8

My long lost beloved friend, Jen, and I at the Sweet Auburn Curbside Market- A must visit in the ATL!

I sit on the porch with a cuddly pup at my feet and a warm breeze through my hair and wonder what comes next. Traveling, no matter what distance, is always accompanied by a journey; a story; a new familiarity. I sense a renewed excitement for the unknown road ahead and look forward to the everlasting journey that is turning out to be my life. So thank you Atlanta, for your charming grace and endless hospitality, for your grits and shrimp and pimento cheese, for your sweaty days and comforting warm nights, and most of all, thank you Atlanta for nurturing our family to help them blossom and laugh so they may welcome us home at our next return.

Atlanta Day 5: North Georgia

A view of the Appalachian foothills in North Georgia, some of the most beautiful country I have ever visited.

Talullah Falls at Talullah Gorge in North Georgia, the site of my very first boiled peanut tasting and suspended bridge crossing.

The 251 steps down to and back up from the suspended bridge.

The Bridge.

Crane Creek Vineyards in North Georgia. A lovely setting to rest on our adventure day before heading back to Atlanta.

My beloved family! Well... some of them.

Atlanta Day 4: Blooms

A favorite orchid from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Orchid House*.

Lily pods in the pond outside of the Botanical Garden culinary gardens and demonstration kitchen.

Shrimp and Grits from Rosebud**, one of the most delicious meals I've ever tasted in Atlanta- or, anywhere, really.

* http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/

** http://www.rosebudatlanta.com/