October 17, 2015, Doug and I enjoyed an afternoon cruise on Mobile Bay with the AIA Mobile Group on the Schooner Joshua. Captain Carol Brambelt commands the classic 72' wooden schooner's sailing on Mobile Bay (operating from Mariott's Grand Hotel on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay and the Grand Mariner Marina on Dog River). The vessel can carry as many as 49 passengers. In 2003, Joshua was honored by the City of Mobile as the city's official tall ship and in May 2009, Joshua was designated the Official Tall Ship of the State of Alabama. It was too windy so they were unable to put out the sails, but we still had a very fun time on the water. *** click to enlarge most pictures *** Our view from land as we looked across Mobile Bay. On our way, we saw this beautiful field of cotton.
On Saturday August 22, Doug and I enjoyed a visit to Alligator Alley in Summerdale, Alabama, a sanctuary for alligators. I had never thought much about alligators in the past so it was very interesting to learn about them. It was a neat experience to see the alligators in their natural habitat. They have almost 500 alligators in the area. We watched the 11am and 1pm show feedings where they "recycled pork" (they use wild hogs for the feeding food). And of course, we heard the crunch of the bones and the "pop" when they ate. There was a beautiful field of sunflowers at the farm, too. Highlight of course was being able to hold a one year old alligator named Gatorade. I was very surprised to feel how soft he was, especially on the underneath side. They are certainly one of God's unique creations. I highly recommend if you are in the area to make plans to visit Alligator Alley.
*** click to enlarge most pictures *** Spring is in full bloom at Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile, AL. Doug and I spent some time on Saturday afternoon March 28 enjoying the beauty of God's creation at the gardens.
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