Road Trips

Since hubby and I have nothing holding us back from doing something in any day, road trip is our favorite activity. I can't tell you how many times we passed this road but, since I love this area, I can't help myself but take a snap over and over again.Here we are as we head eastbound interstate 10 in Mobile, Alabama approaching the Wallace Tunnel. Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama. This location is nearby Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast.The tall building that you see here is the RSA Battle House Tower which is the tallest building in Alabama. Did you know that it is the tallest building in the Gulf Coast outside of Houston? Beside it that looks like a rectangular shape is RSA–BankTrust Building.The exciting experience for me is driving towards Wallace Tunnel. This tunnel is used in many movies. If you are traveling routing the Gulf Coast scenic area, you can't miss this tunnel.
This tunnel crosses beneath the Mobile River. I always have a shallow happiness so, by driving this tunnel, it gives me an exciting feeling.
In the middle part of the tunnel, GPS and radio channels will quit working. Look at this light, it's pretty amazing right? I have no traumatic experience in a place like this so, I had fun memories. Of course, if you experienced a disaster such as the movie Daylight where in people were trapped and the water starts rising, that would be scary huh! God forbids!
There's nothing to worry when you pass the Wallace Tunnel. It's just a short time and you will see this light! This way, we are heading home to Florida. If you want to travel to Mobile, Alabama do not forget to drop by at Battleship Park.

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville Statue in Mobile Landing

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville was a soldier, trader and founder of the French colony of Louisiana. He is a very important person in the history of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. In fact, D'Iberville in Mississippi is named after him. In 1699, he completed a fort in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This fort was known as Fort Maurepas or Old Biloxi. This fort was destroyed long time ago but, they built a replica which was also destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

These are the buildings that I like in Mobile, Alabama. I like the view especially before the drive under the tunnel. The scenery is so wonderful.

The statue of Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville located in Mobile Landing in Alabama. The scenery in this place was huge ship docks and warehouses.

The statue of Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville standing tall. My favorite building, the RSA Battle House Tower is Alabama's tallest building and owned by Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). It is known to be the tallest on the Gulf Coast of the United States outside of Houston, Texas. Amazing huh? I read these facts through Wikipedia.

When you stand beside the statue and look to the right, this is the view that you will see. That is the Holiday Cruise Ship and the future site of The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico.

Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville is also known as a ship captain, explorer, colonial administrator, knight of the order of Saint-Louis and an adventurer.

The statue is facing the huge warehouses.

This is the base of the statue.

The statue will be found in this park.

This is the information about the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico.

Showing the pictures and the purpose of the Maritime Museum.

This is the future site of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico.