Atlanta, Ga

Our first stop in Atlanta was three of the most well known HBCU's in the country - Morehouse, Spellman, and Clark Atlanta. We didn't realize how close the campuses were to one another. They were literally across the street from each other. Next stop and the main reason for coming to Atlanta was to visit the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium (www.georgiaaquarium.org). We were disappointed to find that the Beluga exhibit was closed for renovations, but we saw a variety of other sea creatures including otters, penguins, sharks, jelly fish, and giant Japanese crabs. And even got the chance to pet shrimp, horseshoe crabs, sea urchins and manta rays. Our time in Atlanta ended with a late night visit to The Varisty - the world's largest drive in restaraunt, for a couple of their famous chillidogs (two of the world's largest in one day!).


Kimalee in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, GA


Checking out the fish through the 360 degree glass tunnel. Could be dangerous here. I am a sushi lover.


The Georgia Aquarium (Largest in the World). Over 8 million gallons of water.


Spelman College


Petting a Horseshoe Crab

Day 1 (Charlottesville to Atlanta)

I85 all the way from Charlottesville, via I64 & I95 with a quick stop in Gaffney, SC to see Kim's Grandma. Stops along the way at each state's Welcome Center for a quick pic of their "Welcome To" sign, along with a stop at Concord Mills to pick up a Carolina shirt for Kim. We are a die hard UNC family you know. Can't travel without a UNC Tee on hand at all times. Gotta show that Tarheel pride. Arrived in ATL around 10:30pm and wandered around Buckhead for the remainder of the night. Stayed at our favorite hotel, Hyatt Place. Up bright and early the next morning to explore Atlanta. Day 1 of travel down. Many more to go.