Tallulah Falls

On our way back from Atlanta we stopped in the Tallulah Gorge to see the falls.  I had seen the place last year and wanted to see what it was like as soon as we could.  We poked around the visitors' center for a few minutes then set off.  The rim trail near the center was very easy and everyone enjoyed it.  Not everyone was up for a hike to the bottom and back, so only Briggs, Eli and I set off.  Briggs ultimately turned back early, more discouraged by the open tread on the stairs, and the whole "afraid of heights" thing than the shear number of stairs (about 1000).  Eli and I persevered to the bottom on the north side, took the suspension bridge across, and went to the bottom of Hurricane Falls.  Then we had to hike back up  It wasn't awful, but Eli didn't help matters by scampering up the steps two-at-a-time on the return trip.  I did not ask him how long he had been waiting for me at the top when I finally returned.

Atlanta Zoo

For our second day in Atlanta we decided to spend our time at the Zoo.  We were able to get an early start and it stayed cool throughout our visit.  The pandas were a big hit, as were the tigers, the gorillas, the parrots (we fed some), the kangaroos, and pretty much any- and everything that creeps, crawls or walks on two or four paws or swims or flies.  Here, a goat at the petting zoo.  Be more impressed with the patience of the goat than ANYTHING else in the pics!

Atlanta, one

With a free weekend we ducked down to Atlanta yesterday.  We flip-flopped on tickets for stuff and one night or two.  Ultimately we opted for low-key.  We got a pretty good start on Saturday morning.  Our destination was the Georgia Aquarium which we had heard was awesome.  It was very nice but pretty crowded.  Lines everywhere, though staff dd their best to keep things moving.  Eli enjoyed the beluga whales, otters and the whale sharks (this is the only place in the US that has them).  Briggs liked the otters and the albino alligators.  Calvin enjoyed everything, though by the end he was really missing his nap.  We had supper at Pittypat's Porch.  It was nice if a bit pricey.  After supper we walked over to the the Olympic Park and splashed in the water.  Day two later.