Drove across LA and MS. Tried to tour a gin plantation but it was closed. Saw some beautiful scenery. Doubled back to take a picture of a unique tree. Stopped at a grocery store to pick up PB&J, yogurt and apples. Ate lunch a little further down the road at a cemetery along the road. Read the historical plaque nearby regarding General Covey and his union troops who built a bridge to traverse this land during the war. That was our education for the day :-). Stayed outside Birmingham, AL. I feel very pale compared to my surroundings. Tori makes every body she comes across smile. Nicholas is taking it all and has taken it upon himself to educate Tori on all seen. Learned about mirages whilst driving through LA :-). I could not have described the phenomenon better than he.
The kids are journaling and sketching like mad. I hope they keep it up. We did not stop much because I figure this will all be in driving distance of our next assignment so it can wait.
