Category Archives: America

Roadtrip (Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee)

Posted on November 4, 2012 by leawalkerblog

The main reason why we went to the US was for me to meet John’s family. And since they’re scattered all over the South, I had the chance to see several states while we were there. 🙂 Some people find roadtrips … Continue reading →

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Mineral Springs Park

Posted on November 3, 2012 by leawalkerblog

Mineral Springs Park is a world famous mineral springs named after Chickasaw Chief Iuka. Its water won the 1902 World’s Fair prize for best mineral water. Playground, pavilion, historic dogtrot log cabin, picnic area, walking track, skateboard facility, tennis courts, … Continue reading →

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The Natchez Trace

Posted on November 3, 2012 by leawalkerblog

http://youtu.be/U1dD3bsO-Aw The Natchez Trace, also known as the “Old Natchez Trace”, is a historical path that extends roughly 440 miles (710 km) from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee, linking the Cumberland, Tennessee and Mississippi rivers. It was created and used … Continue reading →

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Banking Tips While in the US

Posted on October 31, 2012 by leawalkerblog

One week before our departure, I emailed our banks that we will be using our credit and debit cards during our US Trip. I know replies from banks take time. But I wanted to have a written record of my … Continue reading →

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Crystal Shrine Grotto

Posted on October 30, 2012 by leawalkerblog

A mexican artist, Dionisio Rodriguez, was hired by the owners of Memorial Park Cemetery to beautify the place. So in 1938, the construction of the man-made cave “Crystal Shrine Grotto” started. The grotto is a 60 ft deep cave,  built … Continue reading →

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