First stop after leaving Dallas was Lake Claiborne State Park NE of Shreveport. This is a wonderful Louisiana park that I would highly recommend. The park hosts were Michigan folks who had been wintering their for many years. But as they said, you gotta leave before it gets too hot, thats when the ticks & snakes come out! Ahhh, the south!
One of the most interesting views I have seen is crossing the mighty Mississippi at Vicksburg. Being a water guy anyway, I am amazed at the rivers power to move these huge loads of cargo, aided only by the steering skill of the tugs river pilot. Double click on those top two photos to enlarge them and appreciate the scale. Also amazing are the giant cranes that unload the container ships at Mobile, Alabama.
I took a totally new route for me this trip along the gulf coast. Starting at Gulf Shores, Alabama, I headed east along the coast on 98 going thru all the coastal towns in Alabama and Florida. They range from spots like Orange Beach where every inch of space is loaded with buildings and humanity including spring breakers, to miles of isolated gulf frontage. The 60 foot Starship rig has been severely challenged at times, but is doing fine so far.
One of the most interesting views I have seen is crossing the mighty Mississippi at Vicksburg. Being a water guy anyway, I am amazed at the rivers power to move these huge loads of cargo, aided only by the steering skill of the tugs river pilot. Double click on those top two photos to enlarge them and appreciate the scale. Also amazing are the giant cranes that unload the container ships at Mobile, Alabama.
I took a totally new route for me this trip along the gulf coast. Starting at Gulf Shores, Alabama, I headed east along the coast on 98 going thru all the coastal towns in Alabama and Florida. They range from spots like Orange Beach where every inch of space is loaded with buildings and humanity including spring breakers, to miles of isolated gulf frontage. The 60 foot Starship rig has been severely challenged at times, but is doing fine so far.
This is a great route if you have the time, usually the water is visible and there is nothing like Florida's white sand beaches. One sign of the times is literally thousands and thousands of beach front homes for sale all along the gulf coast.
Today i am chillin at a nice waterfront RV park in Carrabelle, Florida. I hope all is well with you!!
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