On Monday morning we explored River Bend Campground, on the Yellow River. The scenery was picturesque, with huge cypress trees along the river bank, making us feel as if we are in the middle of the Deep South.
Other than the mosquitoes we encountered while breaking camp, this was a great campground with a lot of tall pine trees giving much shade. Why can’t we find this type of campground closer to Gainesville?
We admired the Blue Angels fighter jet as we passed the rest area just before crossing into Pensacola, the home base of the Navy’s Blue Angel precision flying team. Our journey took us across Alabama and under Mobile Bay, home to the battleship Alabama. As we drove into Biloxi, there was a 20 foot high white lighthouse built between the 4 lanes of the highway. Why? We don’t have a clue why it was not by the water.
Our campground in Biloxi was located across the street from the beach along the Gulf of Mexico. As we took a walk to the beach, we walked across a concrete slab that was the only remains of a former hotel/motel and parking lot that was obliterated by Hurricane Katrina. It is evident that all the damage from Katrina has not been rebuilt.
When in Biloxi – you have to go gambling. Paul needed a bit of time in one of the local casinos to see if he could finally bring back a jackpot that would pay for our trip. He headed to the Hard Rock Casino – how could you miss the red guitar!?! The Casino even gives you free drinks as long as you are playing; very expensive drinks if you are losing at the tables - but the people watching is priceless.
Tuesday we are heading west to New Iberia, Louisiana to visit one of Ann’s college roommates. Ann hasn’t seen Carla in over 30 years. It will be interesting to get together after several years of emails and letters.
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