Fireworks and German Beer

This 4th of July was pretty sucky in weather, it has not stop raining. My mom, stepdad and little brother came to visit. As soon they got off the plane I took them to none the other, World of Coca-cola. This is my 8th time there. The guys went on the CNN tour and mom and me went shopping around. Moes was closed because of  the fourth of July and that broke my heart, I had a huge craving for some chips and queso. We ended up snacking in chick-fill-a.

Back at Chamblee mom did some chicken mesquite and pasta. Yuani, Juan and Jojo joined us for dinner. Yuani and Juan left but the rest of us went to to watch the laser show and fireworks special at Stone Mountain Park. Even though it was foggy, it was awesome. We had our rain jackets or hoodies on and had a blast. Definitely recommend it. Rain or shine.

Yesterday, we went up north about 1.5 hours to a german city, Helen. We took the "Scenery route" and it took longer but worth it. We passed by the cabbage patch doll place and I wanted to go but no one else wanted to. 

At Helen, it was pretty. We did some shopping of course, had some good german beer and pretzel. My beer was the Spaten Oktoberfest, amber, savory and refreshing. Jojo had an Ayinger Celebrator beer, dark and malty, so good. For food we can't say the same, Jojo ordered a sandwich and was definitely not a fan. The german chocolate cake that my parents ordered was delicious. The little brother ordered soup, he loves soup.

We met another puertorican gal now living in Florida. We walked through the german streets, stopped by many stores. We saw a guy doing dome airbrush art on hats and t-shirts, great pulse! At one store a lady called out Jojo to later say "I was telling my friend that If I was 30 years younger I would escape with you." It was hilarious! The parking there was two dollars but it depended entirely on your honesty. You put the money on an envelope and then to a mailbox. Wonder if people really paid, we did. Rainy as it was it was a good family trip.

Aufidersen! 

I will definitely be back to Helen on a sunny day! Then I will go to the cabbage patch place and drive 30 minutes more for the Ruby Falls.

Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain, Georgia is a beautiful and must-do activity while in Georgia.

It has many advantages as an out-door hangout or date. I want to go there every Sunday if I can. 

I have decided I must buy a Fanny Pack because of trips like the late ones. It is so much convinient to have in there your camera or phone. Hands-free are necessary for hiking, specially on Stone Mountain, yes, it is a mountain of stone, some might find that amusing.

Running, walking, or hiking the mountain is tiring but rewarding. The whole Park has many things to do and see, and in my last two trips I am pretty sure I have not seen it completely. I will go again, therefore we decided to buy the annual parking pass. It's only 35 dollar, the one-day parking is 10. Tennis shoes, and sport clothes should also be kept in mind.

My new challenge is try to run more than a minute up-hill. Didn't know about the hiking trails you start on the Stone Mountain view, and today we did the Cherokee trail. Very pretty, full of nature and so many shades of green that went attuned with the singing birds.

I keep wondering if I should go up the mountain chewing gum to contribute with the bubble-gum light posts that are along the way. Ver disgustingly colorful.

There was a lightning storm warning, but we went anyways and we did fine. Decided to have a snack, up at the top of the mountain shop and to go down on the Sky bucket, very wise decision as it started to pour rain a few minutes after the bucket touched floor.

This mini trip culminated my friend Elsita visit, with Pocho and Joe Joe. Me and my other friends had her jumping and running back and forth sinced she arrived to Atlanta on Thursday. Yuanivel took her to CNN tour and I catched up with them on Coca-Cola World. On Friday I had a Pure Romance Party where Yuanivel also did a Mary Kay presentation. Lizbeth and Elsa came along to help, as so did Jessica for a while. Elsa, Lizbeth  and I joined our friend Nelson for some late night salsa dancing. On Saturday, we spent  the day at Six Flags with Pocho, yes, I went again this weekend, and saw the other half I had missed. Didin't get on Supermans ride, not just yet. 

So far, #georgiapeaches dosen't disappoint me at all! Loving at the south! We finished the night with some cooking, a couple of meat, fruits, salad, potatoes, zuchinni and goat cheese. The dessert of red velvet cake, cheesecake and caramel ice-cream. We had a great feast! Good enought to say good-bye and let Elsita back to Southern Maryland.

Game of Thrones Season Finale and off to bed to finish this awesome weekend. Next weekend, off driving around eight hours to Louisiana, to visit my baby sisters. Can't wait!

Elsa, Me, Pocho and Joe