South to LAM - Day 3
Here is the short story... I will need to fill in the blanks later.
We left Mcomb Mississippi at 7:45 and blasted the freeway down to Venice LA. Venice is the last town on the Southern end of the Mississippi. As far south as you can go in Louisiana. There was plenty of evidence of the last hurricane. I was surprised at how industrialized the area was. I have no clue what the milage was. (Note: 1330 was the trips starting milage in the morning)
Leaving Venice we headed up to New Orleans and checked into the motel. We then took a taxi to the French Quarters; not trusting to park our bikes on the street. My friend Dale met up with us, showed us his apartment and then took us for a fast walking trip through the city. Cafe du Monde, Jackson Square, Mississippi River Walk, Bourbon Street. Then Dale treated us to dinner, and we went to a couple different clubs or bars. The last one had a good blues band. Thanks Dale for a tour and night. I wish there was more time to talk.
Today we are heading towards the gulf coast. For Joe - we haven't figured out our plans for the last four - five days. But I know that if we make Pensacola today, we are within 550 miles of your house.
I am running out of clean clothes so will need to find a laundry soon.
There is a lot more to say about Venice, New Orleans and Dale... But that will have to wait.
We left Mcomb Mississippi at 7:45 and blasted the freeway down to Venice LA. Venice is the last town on the Southern end of the Mississippi. As far south as you can go in Louisiana. There was plenty of evidence of the last hurricane. I was surprised at how industrialized the area was. I have no clue what the milage was. (Note: 1330 was the trips starting milage in the morning)
Leaving Venice we headed up to New Orleans and checked into the motel. We then took a taxi to the French Quarters; not trusting to park our bikes on the street. My friend Dale met up with us, showed us his apartment and then took us for a fast walking trip through the city. Cafe du Monde, Jackson Square, Mississippi River Walk, Bourbon Street. Then Dale treated us to dinner, and we went to a couple different clubs or bars. The last one had a good blues band. Thanks Dale for a tour and night. I wish there was more time to talk.
Today we are heading towards the gulf coast. For Joe - we haven't figured out our plans for the last four - five days. But I know that if we make Pensacola today, we are within 550 miles of your house.
I am running out of clean clothes so will need to find a laundry soon.
There is a lot more to say about Venice, New Orleans and Dale... But that will have to wait.
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