Petit Le Mans and the ATL zoo

October 5th we left Knoxville and headed to Georgia for the Petit Le Mans race in Braselton, GA. The race was Saturday the 6th. It was a lot of fun and my first time at anything of this sort. It was great- the weather gave us a small break in the morning but it did heat up in the afternoon. I was also visually reminded exactly what "Georgia Clay" is- it's not dirt, it's not sand...it's clay...plain and simple.

All and all we had a great time- toured the 'city' we stayed in-Cumming, GA and apparently insulted a local when I said "Ooooh" to the fact that a fair was coming to town the next week. I mean we had been searching for the hotel for an hour- they like to give their roads 3 names each--no kidding. Apparently Buford Blvd is the same as Old Atlanta Hwy and Ronald Reagan Hwy....and really who knew the fair was such a big deal? I must admit there are some very nice homes around this hole in the wall though :)

So on Sunday we left and played at the zoo- saw a crocodile that we thought was dead. He did eventually move- although I did not witness it- we think it was on rails and they move him when people notice he isn’t breathing...or moving when hit on the head with a pebble or two (no not me...ahem Jeff). We saw the red, white and black zebras- again due to Georgia clay. It seems once I mentioned the clay being the reason the zebras were red, everyone did. I am a trend starter what can I say??

Then we took a spur of the moment road trip to Buckhead. I've never been and we are pretty random so it made sense to us. The drive was beautiful. I miss substantial, old trees lining a road. The way the light peeks through the leaves and all the games the shadows play on the road. There are definitely times I miss Georgia and of course my family. But, I have made new memories in Tennessee and have family here also. Not to mention my countless friends and love. It’s a great state also but every now and then I get homesick.

The trip was a success and we had a great time. I will post some pics to keep you all entertained--lol

Jeff and Kim outside the Zoo
Monkeys in the trees (I dont remember the 'real' name)
The "dead" croc
Kangaroos!!

My kangaroo!!
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This is me and a monkey who wore a racing outfit- he had a helmet too....very funny!! And this is one of the Ferrari race cars


One of the shots I love....
Jeff and Kim at the race track
The cars were fast- can you tell??

The end :)