First stop today was the memorable Montgomery Zoo where Lori-Lou took Peter and Andrew so many times when they were small. It is a great little zoo with lots packed into a very small space. We lucked out and were able to connect with Jim and Cindy Valieant and son Joey at the zoo for the second half of the experience. We caught up on old and new times and - as it happens with great friends - pick up where we left off.
We went out to Chappy's Deli for lunch together and the kids mostly got to eat for free, but ordered a meal they loved (so did the adults). While mom and dad were in the restroom the kids ordered Cokes. They NEVER get caffeinated drinks...so this was definitely a treat! Still praying we are not paying for it tonight.
After we parted ways we toured the downtown, some of the parks LL spent time in the past and even took a trip to the Winn Dixie grocery store she worked at previously. We got invited back to the Mest's one last time for supper and last visit. Mike cooked a great spaghetti and meatballs dinner and the kids laughed and played by the pool as much as they could. The heat today really seemed HOT for once and the van's A/C got a workout. We said or fair-wells and parted for the final time.
Tonight is our last one here in Montgomery. Tomorrow we will head out to Pensacola and spend the night at Capt JD Smith's place in Daphne. So far, the reunion with friends has been a highlight and the kids have plenty of stories/memories to talk about!
Warren
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