Desoto Falls, Unclaimed Baggage, and the Dog Park

Adam and I have decided we really want to try and enjoy Birmingham/AL since we only have one more year here, so this past weekend, we got busy doing just that!

Saturday morning we drove up to North Alabama, heading to a store called Unclaimed Baggage (more about that in a minute), but on our way there, we stopped to enjoy this beautiful waterfall called Desoto Falls.

We decided that had we been maybe 10 years younger, we might have been stupid enough to jump off the ledge and into the beautiful water below (well, had it been warm enough). Seriously, that water was so clear! It was pretty unbelievable. The whole environment was serene and romantic. It was my favorite part of the whole day for sure.

After we jumped back in the car we finished the drive up to Scottsboro, AL, grabbed lunch at a cute little old-school soda counter, and then finally made it to our destination. So, Unclaimed Baggage is the national center where all unclaimed bags from airports are shipped. It's pretty humorous that this place, where 7000 new items arrive each day, is found in this tiny little town. To be honest, we were a little disappointed with what we found there. Maybe not disappointed by what we found, but we felt like the prices were still pretty steep for used, possibly damaged goods. It was basically just a huge thrift store that was actually kinda expensive. Oh well. It was still fun to go and experience it.

Today we went to a doggie park, and despite what Adam's facebook post made you think, we took both pups. Lucy and Marley were both a little slow to engage with other dogs, but Marley certainly loved all the attention from the dog owners. And I loved giving attention to other dogs! Such fun therapy. :) Marley found a creek and decided it was calling her name. She stayed there for quite a while ... crazy dog.

Anywho, now we're back at the apartment preparing for next week. Adam has tomorrow off, but I don't. :( So to make up for it, I'm eating frozen yogurt covered in an Irish cream liqueur and toffee chips. Mmmmm.

Until next time friends! Have a great week.

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