Lullwater Preserve sits in the middle of Emery University in Atlanta. We had been there in 2010 with Brett’s family for a walk and finally made it back when we were there this past December. The preserve has a small lake and a river that runs through it. There are hidden entrances and it’s a quiet place to walk although I’m sure it’s busy on the weekends with students hanging out on the big lawn.

We followed the trail along the water and found the dam that spills water down the river. The old powerhouse tower, built in the 20’s, still stands. It provided electricity to the mansion that still stands on the property. The 1926 mansion was build for Waltor Candler, the son of the Coca Cola founder. Since 1963 the house has been occupied by the Emery University president and his family.

Looking down on the water as we crossed the suspension bridge.

There wasn’t a lot of color here in the trees although I did find a few orange ones. It looked more like winter here than the other parks we had walked at earlier on our visit.

As we were leaving the dark clouds moved in and it really felt like winter.

The next day my sister and her husband drove over from Birmingham and we did a little shopping and had lunch at the famous Atlanta Fish Market. We had planned to do a little outdoor sightseeing but it drizzled most of the day and was cold.

It was foggy when we left Atlanta early on Monday morning. It was a quick fun trip to enjoy a little colder weather than we have in central Florida but I was ready to get home and not have to bundle up in heavy layers to go for a walk.