Its a very exciting time when I can visualize a future trip on the back roads of America. I tackle all of my trips with Vim and Vigor. I feel validated after even the most vexing of trips.
As I wind down the month of April and the 2019 blogging challenge, I can see the finish line and can tast victory. Maybe I will celebrate with Voodoo Doughnuts!! I hope you enjoy some of the V Signs I discovered in my 2018 travels. Enjoy the Read. Enjoy the Ride.
Voodoo Doughnut, Austin, Texas
There are not many unique doughnut places. But, in my opinion, of all of the unique ones, Voodoo Doughnut rides the Top of the list. My first experience with Voodoo was in 2011 in Portland, Oregon. I visited the mother ship in Old Town Portland and took my place in the never ending line of folks waiting to get their out of this world unique doughnut fix. Portland is a strange and quirky town, especially in the Old Town area, so Voodoo fit right in. The original shop opened in 2003. After three shops in Oregon, in December 2013 they ventured out of the safety of Oregon to open in Denver, on Friday the 13th. Well, Austin is another weird town and Sixth Street is the place to be. Sometime in 2014 or 2015, Voodoo opened their fifth shop in Austin. I got to visit there twice in 2018 with my grandchildren. What a kick! Just an FYI, the Universal CityWalks in Hollywood and Orlando now have a Voodoo Doughnut. So, if you are out and about…make your way to Voodoo!
The Vulcan Center in Birmingham, Alabama
The Vulcan Center in Birmingham, Alabama is home to the Vulcan statue, which is the largest cast iron statue in the world. It is the city symbol of Birmingham, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan and was created as Birmingham’s entry for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in the 1904 World’s Fair. The statue is one of the tallest statues in the United States. I wrote about the Vulcan statue along with my other 2018 highlights in THIS POST.
Like what you see? Well, there is lots more! I currently have two books about offbeat and quirky places to take on your road trips. You can see both of my books at http://amzn.to/2ks6fQZ. Working on Book 3, coming in late Spring 2019!!
You know, I’ve had a craft beer called Voodoo Doughnut but didn’t realize it was named for an actual doughnut shop.
How funny!!