Tuskegee, Alabama

Hangars 1 and 2 at Moton Field, where the Tuskegee Airmen trained in preparation for their distinguished service in World War II.

Birmingham, Alabama

Red Mountain State Park has a pleasant walk along a mountain ridge. If you get off the main trail, there are several closed mine entrances from back when Birmingham was one of the top iron producing cities in the world.

Birmingham, Alabama

Hot boiled peanuts!!!

Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham is extremely proud of their 56-foot tall statue of Vulcan that overlooks the city from atop a tower, symbolizing the importance of iron and steel in their history. Oddly, Vulcan isn't wearing pants! Wouldn't it be embarrassing to have your bare backside on display for all to see?

Anniston, Alabama

The Berman Museum houses one couple's incredible collection of artifacts, including, among other things, a diamond encrusted scimitar that was a gift to Catherine the Great, hairbrushes and a mirror belonging to Napoleon, and Hitler's silver tea set.

Athens, Georgia

Spring has arrived at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia!

Antarctica

 Saying goodbye to the white continent 

Antarctica

 Humpback whale 

Antarctica

 Our Antarctica home!

Antarctica

 Hot tub on deck 7!

Antarctica

 After a couple of days exploring islands around Antarctica we are finally on the mainland!

Deception Island, Antarctica

 Celebrating our two year anniversary as full-time travelers with our penguin friends!

South Shetland Islands

 First penguin sighting on Half Moon Island!

Drake Passage

 We’re getting close!