Madison, Georgia, and into Social Circle...

Georgia is certainly full of history. All types of history. Madison is a charming old town, although in common with the rest of Georgia it tends to be ungodly hot during the summer. It is known for its Antebellum homes (neoclassical style of buildings in the South). Here is an example:

And here is the beautiful Court House:

Madison's shops and galleries are full of antiques, and, what more, knowledgeable and friendly salespeople. They are happy to chat about this and that. One can learn lots more than the price of some trinket: including the item's history, the history of the shop, etc, etc.

Another interesting place, with an even more interesting name, is Social Circle. It is the home to the famous 'Blue Willow Inn' (Southern Food Heaven), and the Museum of Natural History. The latter is a fascinating place, especially for a European who is just starting to touch the surface of the American psyche (if there is such a thing; the more I am here, the more obvious it becomes that there is no one 'American psyche', but millions of them). Frankly, I first expected it to be something akin to the natural science museums which I visited in Europe. This one, however, emphasises the religious aspect of Natural History: it is the 'Gallery of Creation'. Never seen anything like it.