Since, I’ve declared myself the Mobile, Alabama Blogger, I thought it would be appropriate to tell more about the city for non-resident readers.

Here’s Google’s map of Mobile, Alabama. Notice we’re nestled on the water.

I couldn’t find a description of Mobile on the city’s site, but the convention and visitors bureau site had this description of the Mobile Bay area.

Located on the sparkling shores of the magnificent Gulf Coast is exciting Mobile Bay, the South’s Easy Vacation Port. Come enjoy a splash of Southern charm when you visit this historic and distinctive coastal city.

Mobile Bay is recognized worldwide for having many unique attractions. The legendary Bellingrath Gardens and Home and the USS ALABAMA Battleship, winner of nine World War II battle stars, are just waiting to be explored. Mobile Bay is also the birthplace of the nation’s Mardi Gras, widely known as America’s Family Mardi Gras.

Nestled along the banks of Mobile Bay’s magnificent waterfront is America’s newest cruise terminal. Book your voyage from Mobile Bay to the western Caribbean on a Carnival Cruise Line Fun Ship. Make it a true BAYcation® and combine your cruise with one of our exciting and affordable Pre and Post Cruise Packages.

Unique attractions, exciting outdoor adventures, fresh delicious seafood, Delta excursions, fascinating museums, twenty-one world-class golf courses, white sandy beaches, beautiful historic homes, the possibilities are endless. Plan the perfect Mobile BAYcation® and discover why Mobile Bay is the South’s Easy Vacation Port.

By the way, if you’re like me, you probably can never figure out the city’s garbage pick-up schedule. No need to fret, they have the schedule posted on their site:

Garbage collection (PDF) | Trash Collection