Last weekend's travels found us in Northern Alabama. A place we've been meaning to check out was the Unclaimed Baggage Center. They buy lost and unclaimed suitcases, sort through them, and sell the items at their store in Scottsboro. If you like treasure hunts, this place is definitely for you. They have the expected stuff (books, clothes, jewelry, shoes, laptops) and the weird. I did not expect to come across a saddle (Who puts that in their luggage?) or dentures (Who wants to buy that?!). It was an extremely entertaining afternoon!
The trophy celebrates the 1st place winner of a go-cart race, or now 1st place winner of weird Alabama blogs...
Downtown Huntsville is rather cool. We left the car at the hotel and were able to walk to and through Big Spring Park, which displays many gifts given to the city by foreign countries and visitors to the city. Norway sent a light beacon and a fog bell, Germany gave a sun dial, the United Kingdom gifted a bench. Major General Mikio Kimata of Japan attended a missile school in the area. As a Thank You for the city's hospitality, he gave 60 cherry trees and a "friendship bridge". All these gifts create a beautiful setting and a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors.
I made some friends. The koi ate right out of my hand!
The canal was the first in Alabama, completed in 1831.
A beautiful light display turns the parking garage into a work of art.
Unfortunately, the Kaffeeklatsch was closed. It looks like we have to come back for another visit.
Our ultimate destination for the evening was the Von Braun Center. It had been a while since our last ice hockey game, so we were ready to cheer on the Huntsville Havoc against the Louisiana Ice Gators. While the Havoc are in last place in the league, they are definitely No. 1 in fun! At one point each team had 5 players in the penalty box after a massive fight. One guy bit the ref! I mean, of all people to bite...
Great seats, great fun!
Thank you for traveling with me today!
Until next time,
Nadine
