Although I do have a new blog, El mismo sol, I haven't forgotten this one. As an update, I have made it to Peru. I definitely felt the altitude the first and second days: headache, stomach ache, slight nausea, runny nose, etc., but I'm starting to feel better. I've been really enjoying it so far, and I even got to hold a baby llama yesterday!
Noonday Missionary Baptist Church's Cemetery is also known as "Devil's Turnaround." It is located along a little back road in Kennesaw, Georgia, and most of the graves are scattered in the woods. It is easy to miss, but some of the gravestones are visible from the road. The cemetery has graves from the 1860's. I wouldn't doubt that some of its occupants were slaves at one time. Many say the land is haunted by malevolent spirits who hurl objects and make physical contact--shoving, scratching, and even biting visitors. I could understand why any lingering spirits might be upset: These grounds have been terribly neglected. Much of the graves are broken and toppled over. Some are barely visible through the overgrowth of ivy and weeds. People also say the root of the haunting may be related to rumored cult rituals performed on the property. Located right by the cemetery are huge power lines (high voltage transmission lines). I could hear them b...
Wow, baby llamas are adorable!
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Love that llama! Cute beyond words!