I had a fun day; my sister-in-law rode with me to Huntsville.
We stopped in Athens at Duck Pond to see their Christmas tree trail, but only one Christmas Tree was decorated, so we did not stop.
We stopped at Chick-fil-a in Athens, where I bought a large iced tea.
We rode to Huntsville to see the Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park.
This year, all the Christmas Trees were located near the YMCA because the Big Spring park area near the Art Museum was still under construction.
I did not know how many trees were decorated, but I took lots of pictures.
The sun was bright as we walked through Big Spring Park, looking at the Christmas Trees, but it was cold in the shade.
Several times, we would come out of the shade into the sun just to warm up.
We walked through Tinsel Trail twice.
We wanted to make sure we did not miss any Christmas Trees. We heard several Christmas Carols coming from the loudspeakers overhead.
This year, all the Christmas Trees were located near the YMCA because the Big Spring park area near the Art Museum was still under construction.
I did not know how many trees were decorated, but I took lots of pictures.
The sun was bright as we walked through Big Spring Park, looking at the Christmas Trees, but it was cold in the shade.
Several times, we would come out of the shade into the sun just to warm up.
We walked through Tinsel Trail twice.
We wanted to make sure we did not miss any Christmas Trees. We heard several Christmas Carols coming from the loudspeakers overhead.
Some of my favorite Christmas Trees!!!
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| Santa in a Helicopter Christmas Tree |
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| Minnie Mouse Christmas Tree |
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| Troll Christmas Tree |
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| Owl Christmas Tree |
We watched the ducks and fish swimming in the canal, near the Christmas Tree Trail.
As we were leaving, we rode past Huntsville Hospital, taking in the nearby shops.
From Governor's Drive, I took 565, exiting onto Old Madison Pike.
We were going to the Bridge Street Centre.
We were going to the Bridge Street Centre.
I parked the van near Book-a-million, and we walked inside to use the restrooms. While standing in line in the restroom, I met a woman from Madison, and we started talking. I was telling her about going to Tinsel Trail. She said I am glad you told me about the Tinsel Trail. We will go today.
We came out of the restroom and ended up talking for at least 15 minutes.
As we were leaving, I said Have a Merry Christmas and New Year. She said, 'I hope you have the same.'
My sister-in-law had never visited Bridge Street. She said I wish we had something like this back home.
We came out of the restroom and ended up talking for at least 15 minutes.
As we were leaving, I said Have a Merry Christmas and New Year. She said, 'I hope you have the same.'
My sister-in-law had never visited Bridge Street. She said I wish we had something like this back home.
We saw the man-made pond with a large white Reindeer and Christmas ornaments, the carousel, several larger white reindeer, and lots of decorations strung down the center of Bridge Street.
As we crossed over the bridge, we saw Piper & Leaf Artisan Tea.
They had four different samples: Cherry Christmas, Caramel Apple Pie, Mistle Grove, and Pumpkin Moonshine Tea. I tried them all, and my favorite was the Caramel Apple Pie.
They had four different samples: Cherry Christmas, Caramel Apple Pie, Mistle Grove, and Pumpkin Moonshine Tea. I tried them all, and my favorite was the Caramel Apple Pie.
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| Piper & Leaf Artisan Tea booth |
I asked the owner of the Pumpkin Moonshine Tea if it contained authentic moonshine.
The young man said You can add your own.
The Christmas decorations at the end of Bridge Street were predominantly white, silver, and gold balls, with a star on top, but the twinkling lights were not on.
The young man said You can add your own.
The Christmas decorations at the end of Bridge Street were predominantly white, silver, and gold balls, with a star on top, but the twinkling lights were not on.
Standing in front of the Christmas tree that was near the Monaco Theater was a young girl singing Christmas Carols.
Several children were running along the edge of the water.
Several children were running along the edge of the water.
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| Christmas Tree, children playing, and a young girl singing @ Bridge Street Town Centre |
My sister-in-law and I stood listening to the young girl sing when she finished the second song. We left and walked back to the van, which was parked near Books-a-Million.
In Madison, we rode past several homes that had large handmade Christmas Cards sitting on their front lawns. (Christmas Card Lane)
We stopped at Chick-fil-A in Athens for lunch around 2 P.M.
We both ordered kids' two-piece chicken meal, with waffle fries and ice cream in a cup.
In Madison, we rode past several homes that had large handmade Christmas Cards sitting on their front lawns. (Christmas Card Lane)
We stopped at Chick-fil-A in Athens for lunch around 2 P.M.
We both ordered kids' two-piece chicken meal, with waffle fries and ice cream in a cup.
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| Chick-fil-A Christmas Tree in Athens |
We rode west on 72 with the sun shining brightly in our faces.
It seemed quite warm, but the thermometer in my car read 56 degrees.
I guess everyone was out yesterday for Black Friday or was at home for the Alabama Football Game because the traffic was light.
It seemed quite warm, but the thermometer in my car read 56 degrees.
I guess everyone was out yesterday for Black Friday or was at home for the Alabama Football Game because the traffic was light.
It had been a great day for going outside, and I needed the long walk after all the food I had eaten at the Thanksgiving dinners.
Earlier that morning, my windshield had been icy, and as the day progressed, it warmed up.
Earlier that morning, my windshield had been icy, and as the day progressed, it warmed up.
We were home by 3:30 P.M.
