It is dry and hot with horrible humidity here, so ocean breezes will be nice.
Up at 6 am and we got the last of the camper packed, as well as a bit of last minute farm work. While outside, we witnessed an awesome sunrise!
We had planned on leaving at 7 am departure but it was closer to 7:30 before it was wheels-rolling. Our first stop was gas at Mt. Enterprise, TX, for gas.
We made good time and arrived at Mansfield, LA, before noon. We toured the museum briefly ($4 ea) and had lunch in the camper. The fridge door had cracked open so things were not as cold as we would like, but we rearranged things and moved on.
Then I49 south to Alexandria and then back on US84, which we had followed all the way from Palestine. It took us to Vidalia, LA, on the Mississippi River. Just over 7 hours, 360 miles, at an average of 9 mpg at its best (just outside the park). Unhooking caused it to drop back down.
We stayed at River View Campground which is only a few yards from the river. It is a clean campground with pool and hot tub, full hookups, and excellent power. Our pull thru site was part shaded (#41). It is affordable too, at only around $50 a night.
The personnel at the office were friendly and helpful, and we bought a magnet for the fridge. Then back to have brisket and salad we brought from home. Then, we drove into Natchez to scope it out.
We drove along the cliffs and got a definite Vicksburg vibe, but many of the houses are old and nicely kept. Of course, some areas of the city, not so much. But we followed the signs to the City Cemetery and started to drive the tour. So many Confederate veterans. Many stones were marked "unknown."
Then we stopped at a parking lot overlooking the river and walked a bit, and followed that with a drive down Silver Street with restaurants and shops right on the water. Then back to camp after getting the tank full of gas. I want to see if mid-grade improves fuel economy, so we shall see
The levy runs right by this camp, so we all walked a bit of it with Sadie and I going a bit further. Stephanie found it a bit hard to breath in the humidity and heat.
It was a good day! Tomorrow is a short drive with hopefully some pool time.
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