Atlanta, Atlanta...How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways...

Any guesses where our latest adventure was to???  You guessed it...The ATL!



Now, Atlanta and I are no strangers to each other; I lived there for 5.5 years before moving back to NC and eventually meeting my husband and starting a whole new life.  So, going back for a visit was quite enjoyable!

Why did we choose to visit Atlanta?  It's a wonderful reason actually...my husband and daughter decided to get baptized and wanted to experience this at my church in Atlanta (which we all love watching online each Sunday).  They had such an awesome time and greatly enjoyed the experience!

Since we had such limited time, I tried to squeeze in as many of my favorite things as possible and I feel like we hit most of the high spots.  Any other things will be left for another trip for another time.

So, what did we do???  Well, one of the biggest things we wanted to do was eat at some of my favorite places that simply do not exist here in NC where we live.  And we definitely ate well while there!

1. Ardens Garden - got amazing smoothies
2. Georgia Aquarium - one of my favorite places in Atlanta; a must see!
3. Village Burger - my favorite burger place ever; the turkey burger...oh my :)
4. Cafe Sunflower - incredible vegan fare; we so wish we had this restaurant near our house
5. Mount Paran Church - such an amazing church family
6. R. Thomas Deluxe Grill - awesome food, fun atmosphere
7. Visited parks and hung out with friends - definitely a highlight of the trip was getting to reconnect with friends I had not seen in several years

We had such a blast visiting Atlanta and all of my amazing friends, plus enjoying the tasty food.  Where are some of the places you have gone back to visit?

Until next time, have a meraki day!!!

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