Can you believe it? After walking around Nashville, I got back to the church and went for a walk. It is SPRING! Lots of flowers. Hope you enjoy some of them too.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sunday lunch attempt.
We attempted to have lunch at Rippy's. After an extended wait, and a forecast of a much longer wait, we moved on. We found a place near the Vanderbilt Campus that had some "atmosphere". I liked the zebra & water buffalo. Others liked to spot the different MI license plates.
Wandering downtown and Ryman Auditiorium
After walking, the carriage ride began to look very appealing.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sightseeing: Downtown Nashville
We crossed the pedestrian bridge and toured in and around the area by Ryman Auditorium.
If the balking computer cooperates more tomorrow, I'll post more pictures. I expect there will be more work and less pictures on work days.
Sight seeing: Parthenon Park
After worship, we enjoyed the glorious day outside. Our first stop was a park.
The Nashville Parthenon
1897 – 1988
The Nashville Parthenon was built on the site as the centerpiece of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition of 1897. The original full-scale replica was intended as a temporary exhibit structure and was constructed of brick, wood and plaster. The building quickly endeared itself to all Nashvillians who protested plans for the building's demolition at the close of the Centennial celebration. The original building stood until 1921 at which time the city of Nashville began the reconstruction of the worn structure – this time with permanent materials. This building, the result of those efforts, was completed in 1931.
(from the first part of the plaque.)
More notes on the wall
Much to think about. So many people displaced. So many volunteers giving so many hours to help strangers. Indeed PDA is people SHOWing the love of God to others through there actions. I hope my actions, and words will help build the Kingdom.
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