Honey Moon Day One

Yesterday we set out on our Honey Moon Trip. We woke up to lightening, rain, cloudy skies, and pretty miserable weather in general. Needless to say, we were bummed because we wanted to go to lots of outdoor places to explore on our way up to the cabin. So we started crossing destinations off our list because of the weather. We regrouped and decided to visit places we could see indoors. We went to the Windsor Hotel in Americus, GA. When we got there it was raining a lot and there was a giant tour bus parked RIGHT in front of the hotel so I couldn't get a good shot of the front with the canopy that had the name on it. I was all pissed because I had to get all wet going across the road to the hotel and when we got inside it was sort of "haunted mansion" looking inside. Then Mom took us to this staircase where there are supposed ghost sightings of a little girl because someone pushed her and her mother down the elevator shaft and they both died and now they allegedly haunt that stairwell. Then I was trying to take pictures inside and the lighting was so bad that all my shots were coming out too dark, so again I was pissed. Then I was trying to get down this staircase to follow Scott, my Mom and Aunt Jeanne (they traveled up with us on their way to my Aunt's cabin in NC) and these people were blocking my way for about ten minutes and I thought it was really rude because they were just standing there and talking and not letting me pass. Then I got a little lost trying to catch up to my family once I did get past them. Then outside it was still raining and the giant bus was STILL parked right in the middle of my photo opportunity so I got more irritated. Then the drive to the Andersonville Prisoner of War Museum and veteran's cemetery was rainy and horrible. We got there and got out and took pictures in the rain which was screwing up my hair and make-up and spotting up my glasses. The Museum movie made me cry. Then Scott and my Mom were lingering longer than I wanted to. Then we went to the Whistle Stop Cafe in Juliette, GA where they filmed the movie Fried Green Tomatoes. That was totally awesome because the rain had stopped and I could take pictures. Then I noticed that Ruth and Idgy's house was CLOSED and so was the GIFT SHOP! What the hell?! Couldn't I catch a break? Then we headed for my Aunt's cabin, but I was out of my allergy eye drops and my eyes were starting to swell up from the different pollen, so we stopped at a pharmacy to see if they could transfer my prescription and the pharmacy counter was closed! We got up to my Aunt's cabin and I drank three rum and dews and we all sat up and talked until nearly 2:00 AM. I went to bed and woke this morning and I spoke harshly to myself and this is what I said, "You are a malcontent, unappreciative, little bitch who takes too much for granted!" I should be glad I even get to go on a trip like this rain or no rain, good photo ops or not, because I don't know very many people who can go on trips for a week to the mountains and stay in a beautiful cabin get to see a lot of awesome stuff on the way. After my harsh words I decided to take a new attitude for the rest of this trip. This morning we saw a bird sitting on her nest right outside my Aunt's front door. Then I saw calves bucking up and playing in the valley below us. Simple things that make the world more beautiful--even if it rains. No time to post pics this morning, we have a full day ahead of us, so I will post some pics maybe tonight. I got some shots of a place called the Dew Drop Inn for my best friend with the same alias. Can't wait to share them, but for now adventure beckons and I must answer its call.