To the people of Alabama

While Alabama was basically going to be a "pass through state" for our Middle States trip, I did take the time to add the Alabama sticker to my Bucket List 50 States Bottle. 

And made this observation.  Everyone we interacted with in Alabama has been so kind and friendly and welcoming and helpful.  The ladies at the Welcome Center helped me find information on Tuscaloosa.  The ladies at Publix answered my BOGO questions.  The lady at the hotel greeted us warmly when we checked in and each time we came in and out.  The folks at the restaurant for dinner were patient while we figured out what to order, and shared some of their story of its history.  And talking to the woman who gave me directions to find the BEST collard greens in all of Tuscaloosa was like talking to a good friend. (Even though I don't like collard greens.)  FWIW, she says they are at the Chevron on 69.  I commented several times to DH today about how nice every single person I encountered in Alabama was so nice!  I don't say that like I was surprised to find nice people in Alabama.  I say that because it is refreshing to have every encounter in a day be positive!  That's rare in this day and age.  So people of Alabama, Thank you!

~ Cindy D.