Mural celebrating the history of cotton in the South
Steamboats frequented the rivers
Old & new peanut harvesting methods - man to the right, machine on left 
Civil War
Depicting Dothan's early lawless & wild historyI loved the movies 'Sweet Home Alabama' , 'Driving Miss Daisy', 'Gone With the Wind', 'Steel Magnolias' and 'Ya Ya Sisterhood', mainly because they are set in the deep South - Georgia, Alabama or Louisiana. The accent of these Southern folk is very appealing. So too is the traditional southern hospitality and respect shown towards others. Very gracious people. Yes, Joe Bill, you are considered Southern too! You have all the Southern traits that we like!
When we were sitting having margaritas with Pam the other night, she knew we didn't have a car, so she kindly offered to give us a lift to church on Sunday morning. Murray was going to be watching the soccer, but I accepted. Just before 10am, we drove into downtown Dothan. I had never been past the Walmart, as the center of town was 10 miles from our RV park and too hot to ride bikes that far. Or perhaps we were just too lazy! Anyway, we made it to Mass on time and afterwards Pam showed me the numerous murals painted on building walls in historic Dothan, and I have shared a few of them here with you. She drove me to her beautiful home and we had a walk around and admired the fruit hanging thickly on the pear trees. Then we called into Barnes & Noble for a late morning tea. The chocolate frosted cupcakes were very rich & decadent, and went down well with the lattes. Pam explained how the city of Dothan got its name from Genesis 37:17: "let us go to Dothan," and I tried not to appear too ignorant. Although I was!
When we were sitting having margaritas with Pam the other night, she knew we didn't have a car, so she kindly offered to give us a lift to church on Sunday morning. Murray was going to be watching the soccer, but I accepted. Just before 10am, we drove into downtown Dothan. I had never been past the Walmart, as the center of town was 10 miles from our RV park and too hot to ride bikes that far. Or perhaps we were just too lazy! Anyway, we made it to Mass on time and afterwards Pam showed me the numerous murals painted on building walls in historic Dothan, and I have shared a few of them here with you. She drove me to her beautiful home and we had a walk around and admired the fruit hanging thickly on the pear trees. Then we called into Barnes & Noble for a late morning tea. The chocolate frosted cupcakes were very rich & decadent, and went down well with the lattes. Pam explained how the city of Dothan got its name from Genesis 37:17: "let us go to Dothan," and I tried not to appear too ignorant. Although I was!
I was very impressed with the size, cleanliness and magnificence of the city buildings. Apparently the area has been made very rich from the peanut crops - the wealthiest families are the peanut farmers. Who would have known peanuts could be so lucrative! Sadly she also added that the gap between the rich & the poor is huge here. Such a common story in most countries.
We are pleased you have your RV back and are enjoying new places.
ReplyDeleteI did not send you photos of my Key lime pie because once I took it out of its pan it was not looking very pretty ,but it was tasty :).
Joh Bjelke Petersen knew how lucrative peanuts were!! Happy you are safe in your other home. The Holden Lane one is occupied very happily by a little group of your family.
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