It feels like summer with foliage and John gave us some ideas for exploring downtown Marietta, a near idyllic suburb of Atlanta, and one that barely escaped destruction during the Civil War.
So, how do we find the plaza in the center of Marietta? "Drive out of the RV park, turn right on the main street, then left at the big chicken." Whaaat?? "Just don't think about it, you can't miss it". Hmmm. We're driving our coach and while we're good at getting around places others have said isn't possible. But, being told that looking for a big chicken while driving in city traffic wasn't the most reassuring direction item we've heard before John, known for his humor, shared it with us.
Whatever, off we went and, sure enough, driving down the busy thoroughfare, there was a BIG chicken! With beak opening and closing while its eyes were rolling, this BIG chicken, 3 stories tall, stood by the highway intersection, overlooking a Kentucky Fried Chicken store.
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| The Big Chicken, the landmark that guides everyone throughout Marietta. Too bad all KFCs don't have one. GPS and Mapquest aids would become extinct. |
With the siting, we turned left and squeeezed our way downtown and around the ornate, tree-filled plaza. Finally we found parking a few blocks away in front of a Baptist church, the church letting know for sure that we definitely are in the South where Baptist churches abound.
Walking throughout downtown Marietta was a special pleasure, along with having lunch in a historic building overlooking the plaza. Sociable locals guided us about, and shopping became another pleasure for both of us.
Dinner tonight? An exquisite, 4 course meal with intermissions between each course. All this prepared by John & Cecile's daughter and son-in-law in their beautiful, shared Marietta home on a golf course. What an experience with such a loving, harmonious family. With everyone sharing stories and humor, it was nearly 11pm when we realized that it's time to leave and let those who still work get their night's rest. This, our last night in Marietta, was a celebration of long term friendship.
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| Michelin would award 5 forks for this dinner. Great food, great ambiance, great friends providing us with a farewell to Georgia dinner. |
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