Alabama - Day 3

This morning we had time to visit the Alabama Constitution Village. It's a reconstructed village in downtown Huntsville that has costumed docents who explain how Alabama went about drafting their constitution and became a state in 1819. We arrived just as they were opening, and had the place to ourselves for a little while. The docents were wonderful. We enjoyed our visit.

Dad spinning the lathe wheel.

Our family reunion was scheduled to begin the next day, so we drove to Guntersville, and had lunch at Cafe 336, located inside Bakers on Main. It's a very small restaurant, and a wonderful woman and her granddaugher offered to let us share their table. We had a little visit about things to see and do in the area. They were very kind, and the sandwiches were yummy, too.

After lunch we continued on to Lake Guntersville State Park and checked into the Lodge. It is beautiful! The view of the lake is amazing. We settled in and then took a little drive around the park. State parks in Alabama are not like state parks in Oregon. This state park has a campground, the Lodge with a full restaurant and lounge, cabins, chalets and a golf course.

We met up with some of the cousins and had dinner at Top of the River, where we dined on catfish, hush puppies, steak and shrimp. Catfish is not something I normally eat, but when in the South.... :)