We got up and left pretty early, on the road by around 7:00. There was no hotel breakfast so there was no reason to stick around. The morning started out between cool and cold. As the sun rose and we continued nearly straight south things warmed slowly. By the time we got to Nashville, the temperature was fairly comfortable.
After Nashville, we crossed over into Alabama, making this the 38th state I've driven my motorcycle through.
Shortly before Birmingham, we stopped for lunch at an Iron Skillet. The restaurant was very cold which wasn't so nice given that we were just beginning to warm up. The bacon cheeseburger and chicken strips was good however.
We continued south through Alabama. It was interesting to see lots of city names of historical significance. I'd like to try to do this trip again sometime when there is more time to explore some of the history. Before we decided to leave on Thursday, I had mapped out some interesting graves to see.
At a later gas stop, there was a group of us inline for the bathroom. Let me just recommend if you can't finish in a public restroom within 15 minutes, you need a doctor, not a bathroom.
As we got nearer mobile bay, the elevation dropped to near sea level and there were several causeways to cross. By this time, any thought of cold weather was replaced by hot, well over 80F. I'm not used to that temperature yet, especially when the day started below 40F.
We got off on the exit for Theodore and headed toward town. We almost missed the welcome sign marking the momentous occasion. But, a quick turn allowed for a few pictures.
After poking around town a bit, we found the high school. There were several signs proudly proclaiming Theodore High School (Home of the Bobcats)! Insert your own joke about what might go on at My High School. I'm sure the underachievers are doing fine.
Enough with the Theodore pictures, but suffice to say, there were many more. Theodore Dental, Theodore Veterinary, Theodore Methodist Church (seriously).
We made our way back to the north of Theodore and stayed at the Baymont. Nothing wrong with last night's hotel, but this one was nicer. We called around a bit at first and sort of wanted to stay on Dauphin Island as it would have been right on the water. There was one place there that had one room, but they would not take a reservation for it and said we would have to see it first to make sure we would like it as it was in their old building. Given some of the places we've stayed over the years, how bad could it be? I've never heard a proprietor give that kind of warning - we chose not to go.
After poking around online, we found Neighbor's Seafood and Chicken for dinner. We almost couldn't find it since either AT&T's network was having issues or my phone was. The Seafood feast and fried pork chop were phenomenal. Restaurants with that many locals are almost always good. I hope all the grease is good for the coat.
Back at the hotel we rested after a good long day on the bike. We'll have to watch the weather as it is starting to look more questionable for the next few days.
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