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Imagine-Art: Mailbox Art in Alabama

For posts on all Murals, Sculptures and Artwork I have come across, go here. Prologue: I am always amazed at imagination that artists use various colors to bring to life on a wall. And so also what they create with any kind of metal. These are some of those murals, sculptures and any kind ofContinue reading “Imagine-Art: Mailbox Art in Alabama”

Bridge, Buggy & Byway: Hep Vehicles, Alabama

Refer to various posts on Bridges, Buggies and Boardwalks (includes Railway Lines) that I come across during my hikes and travels. Prologue: Here is a fun series showcasing unique or interesting bridges; charming vehicles that I pictured with; boardwalks that I came across during my hikes or jaunts; and railway lines giving a perfect backdropContinue reading “Bridge, Buggy & Byway: Hep Vehicles, Alabama”

Daggers of Monolith: Water Towers, Alabama

For all the posts in the Daggers of Monolith Series, go here. Prologue: “This ancient obelisk stands sentinel along the track; Its weathered trunk appears to be etched in hieroglyphics; But no human hands have done this work, here nature rules” – By James Tipp. And so the series on Obelisks and Long Towers begins.Continue reading “Daggers of Monolith: Water Towers, Alabama”

Bites N Flavors – Ginny Lane Bar & Grill, Orange Beach, AL

For posts on various restaurants that I visited, go here. Prologue: May 10th is National Small Business Day. One of those are these cute little mom and pop restaurants or locally owned cafes and dive-ins. This series brings forth those little nuggets of places that I visit for my meals. After walking along the WharfContinue reading “Bites N Flavors – Ginny Lane Bar & Grill, Orange Beach, AL”

Strange Oddities and Peculiar Pretties: Night at The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL

For all posts about the wonderful and weird surprising stuff I did or saw, click here. We got to finish Day 1 with a walk around The Wharf, even though we didn’t shop any. It was a beautiful place to walk around. And we did a lot of Window Shopping. 😛 Saw a Ferris WheelContinue reading “Strange Oddities and Peculiar Pretties: Night at The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL”

Events: Mardi Gras Parade, Foley, AL

For posts on various events that I visited, go here. Prologue: Another blog post highlighting all kinds of festivals and events be it Indian or American or anything else. 🙂 Never been to a Mardo Gras parade, and when my friend took me to one in Foley, AL she was surprised that I enjoyed itContinue reading “Events: Mardi Gras Parade, Foley, AL”

Chasing Waterfalls: Man-made Waterfall at Pirate’s Island Mini Golf, Gulf Shores, AL

For all the posts in the Chasing Waterfalls Series, go here (https://galavantreflections.com/tag/chasing-waterfalls/) Prologue: Inspired by the 2021 Hallmark romantic movie Chasing Waterfalls started my own blog, featuring the local waterfalls in the State of Connecticut where I live, and also may be any waterfalls that I might come across in my trips around America andContinue reading “Chasing Waterfalls: Man-made Waterfall at Pirate’s Island Mini Golf, Gulf Shores, AL”

Destination: Adventure 7f – Pirate’s Island Mini Golf, Gulf Shores, AL

For all posts about the adventures and one of a kind bucket list items, click here. Never thought I had to work so hard for golf, it looks so easy on TV. But, I did one Hole-in-One. So, that counts for something. This was a Pirate themed Golf, and My friend picked the harder oneContinue reading “Destination: Adventure 7f – Pirate’s Island Mini Golf, Gulf Shores, AL”

Splendid Structures: Gulf Shores Museum, Gulf Shores, AL

For posts on all structures such as temples, churches and building I have come across, go here. Prologue: A series that showcases the large statues, beautiful temples and churches I visit in my travels or I accidentally come across while taking an off-beaten path. And sometimes yes, I would include buildings and palaces too. ThisContinue reading “Splendid Structures: Gulf Shores Museum, Gulf Shores, AL”

Diaries: Visit Foley, AL – Day 1

To see about all my travel diaries, go here. Prologue: A fun series that documents my travels. This was a terrifying trip for me. Almost cancelled at the last minute, what with all the flights downing and people losing lives. Finally the day of travel I decided to go and went to meet my firstContinue reading “Diaries: Visit Foley, AL – Day 1”