The above photo was taken in Gibsland LA, the daffodil capital of Louisiana. What’s Gibsland’s more famous claim to fame?
Today we drove from Montgomery AL to Shreveport LA, through farmland, through rural areas populated with very modest homes, trailers and doublewides, through bayous, through logging sites and over several rivers including the Mississippi. We even saw an oil well! We stopped in Selma, had a picnic in Demopolis on the town common and drove on a two lane road, a four lane road and an Interstate. The speed limits ranged from 35 mph to 70 mph and Peter faithfully observed them all! We had the top down most of the day with a high of 78 degrees. I think my ears are sunburned…..I’ll have to remember to slather them tomorrow with sunblock! Spring has definitely arrived in the South…….the redbuds are out, the daffodils are blooming, the grass is green and the buds on the trees are huge! We also saw our first dead armadillo on the side of the road and later saw a golden eagle soaring into the air.
Our treat for the day was our drive through Vicksburg National Military Park Wow! The park has a 16 mile road that winds around the steep battlefield. There are canons, trenches and over 1300 markers and monuments, some ornate and some fairly plain. It is somber and extremely impressive. In the 60s the battleship Cairo, which had sunk during the Civil War, was recovered in the mud and restored; it is now a magnificent museum in one part of the park. Only 996 more places to see!!! AND, we bought a Senior Lifetime Pass to all national parks for $10!!
We ended our day in Shreveport where we are staying in a Casino/Hotel………guess where Peter is!!! He just walked in…….won $2.50….that’s half of the tip to the bellhop. Tomorrow we’re off to Dallas to stay overnight with Peter and Barbara Miles then on to San Antonio to visit cousins Covita and Aminah and their families.
Pam: As far as technology, we’re learning! Between Marilyn (that’s what we call our GPS) and our laptop connected via cell phone we are plugged in!!! Also……..Good for you! You’re the second winner in the photo contest. Isn’t Google great!
Emily: Congratulations on correctly identifying photo #1! How’s it feel to be a winner?
Pam: As far as technology, we’re learning! Between Marilyn (that’s what we call our GPS) and our laptop connected via cell phone we are plugged in!!! Also……..Good for you! You’re the second winner in the photo contest. Isn’t Google great!
Today we drove from Montgomery AL to Shreveport LA, through farmland, through rural areas populated with very modest homes, trailers and doublewides, through bayous, through logging sites and over several rivers including the Mississippi. We even saw an oil well! We stopped in Selma, had a picnic in Demopolis on the town common and drove on a two lane road, a four lane road and an Interstate. The speed limits ranged from 35 mph to 70 mph and Peter faithfully observed them all! We had the top down most of the day with a high of 78 degrees. I think my ears are sunburned…..I’ll have to remember to slather them tomorrow with sunblock! Spring has definitely arrived in the South…….the redbuds are out, the daffodils are blooming, the grass is green and the buds on the trees are huge! We also saw our first dead armadillo on the side of the road and later saw a golden eagle soaring into the air.
Our treat for the day was our drive through Vicksburg National Military Park Wow! The park has a 16 mile road that winds around the steep battlefield. There are canons, trenches and over 1300 markers and monuments, some ornate and some fairly plain. It is somber and extremely impressive. In the 60s the battleship Cairo, which had sunk during the Civil War, was recovered in the mud and restored; it is now a magnificent museum in one part of the park. Only 996 more places to see!!! AND, we bought a Senior Lifetime Pass to all national parks for $10!!
We ended our day in Shreveport where we are staying in a Casino/Hotel………guess where Peter is!!! He just walked in…….won $2.50….that’s half of the tip to the bellhop. Tomorrow we’re off to Dallas to stay overnight with Peter and Barbara Miles then on to San Antonio to visit cousins Covita and Aminah and their families.
Pam: As far as technology, we’re learning! Between Marilyn (that’s what we call our GPS) and our laptop connected via cell phone we are plugged in!!! Also……..Good for you! You’re the second winner in the photo contest. Isn’t Google great!
Emily: Congratulations on correctly identifying photo #1! How’s it feel to be a winner?
Pam: As far as technology, we’re learning! Between Marilyn (that’s what we call our GPS) and our laptop connected via cell phone we are plugged in!!! Also……..Good for you! You’re the second winner in the photo contest. Isn’t Google great!
4 comments:
Hi Connie & Peter,
Sounds like fun!!
Did you viist the famous site in Gibsland La? Ma Canfiel's Cafe, the last place that Bonnie & Clyde dined?
Jack & Sally
Sally beat me to it. Emily, I'm truly impressed. Connie great comments and observations. Sounds like you are really enjoying the trip. I hope Peter got out with his $ 2.50.
Hey! What a neat idea this blog is -- and as one might expect it is very educational!
San Antonio is awaiting your arival. QUESTION: Do you like your margaritas with, or withou, salt?
Love, Covita
welcome to Texas. Don't forget your 10 gallon hat and your boots. !!!
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