Though we didn't have much time to explore Mobile, we were somewhat blown away by it. There's definitely a funky/hip vibe to the town. We stayed in the Malaga Inn, which felt very southern and sort of like one would expect from New Orleans. The owner explained that this was a "Gulf Coast" feel - laid back. It certainly was that. Beautiful tree-shaded building with a nice central court yard and cool balconies. I'm sorry, I can't give you a decent architectural description. Look at the photos. I have to say that things were a little loose in the room (like the shower was an experience), but whatever - the price for the charm.
The town had a bunch of music and theater going on. Walking down Dauphin Street one encounters a large number of joints of this type. A very nice funky bookstore (Bienville Books). There was a Comic Con going on at the time, which added more spice, with some people dressed up like super-heroes.
Anyway, it was nice. We were really worn out, though, and hit the road for Biloxi to take a nap!
Courtyard of the Malaga Inn.
Outside the Malaga Inn
Maddy with a turtle in an oyster shell, in one of Mobile's many small parks.
Two Sphinx with boobs. Apparently it is some sort of Orthodox Church? Who knows, but was not out of place in Mobile.
Lafayette in Mobile! He was up in Montgomery too. All over, in a tour he did late in his life (1825).
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