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Winter 2016

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    St Charles Street Car

    March 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

    Started our day with breakfast and jazz at Cafe Beignet then boarded the St Charles Street Car and headed to the Garden District for a walking tour.
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Charles_Str…
    We started at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. Kind of creepy but reading the tombstones was fascinating. http://www.saveourcemeteries.org/lafayette-ceme… We then hit the neighborhood, suffice to say we saw many beautiful historic homes including Anne Rice's mansion.
    http://www.neworleanscvb.com/visit/neighborhood…
    We rode the streetcar uptown to the end of the line passing Loyola University and Audubon Park, then back to Canal Street. Walked through the French Quarter to return to our car...something new on every corner.    Read more

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    Slidell, United States

    March 16, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F

    We took a tour of the Honey Island Swamp. The water was very high from record floods, so not a lot of wildlife, but we were well educated about the Louisiana swamps and bayous by our tour guide, John.
    We dined at Keith's Seafood and had some delicious gumbo, a shrimp/oyster po-boy, chicken wings, fried rice and freshly boiled crayfish... our best Cajun meal so far. We bought some Louisiana strawberries at Camellia Produce then took Hwy 90 back to the city. A beautiful drive through the bayous.    Read more

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    Evergreen Plantation

    March 17, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F

    We toured Evergreen Plantation today, located on the banks of the Mississippi. Our guide Desiree was fantastic! She really made the location come to life with her animated delivery and phenomenal knowledge of the property and region's history.
    The Big House, slave cabins and grounds were used as a location in the movie Django Unchained and are being used for a remake of Roots.
    http://evergreenplantation.org/index.php
    Went to the visitors center at the Whitney Plantation and walked the grounds but didn't take the tour. http://www.whitneyplantation.com/
    We passed by blooming wild flowers and the Super dome on our way home.    Read more

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    On to Biloxi

    March 19, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F

    Started off with a yummy breakfast of savory pastries from Dong Phuong Bakery in East NOLA. The Gulf Coast has some excellent Vietnamese restaurants and bakeries. We arrived at Majestic Oaks RV Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi via the Gulf Coast Scenic Byway. A gorgeous drive with views of white sand beaches, harbors and beautiful homes.
    Our afternoon was spent cleaning the coach inside and out.    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Exploring Biloxi

    March 20, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F

    Flowers are blooming at Majestic Oaks RV Park.
    Biloxi has an excellent Visitors Center http://www.biloxi.ms.us/visitor-info/museums/vi… across the street from the Biloxi Lighthouse.http://www.biloxi.ms.us/visitor-info/museums/li…
    Visited, but didn't leave a deposit, at the Beau Rivage Casino which rivals some of the nicer Las Vegas casinos.
    Drove east to Gulf Islands National Seashore where we took a short hike and visited the Visitors Center. http://www.nps.gov/guis/learn/index.htm    Read more

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    Pass Christian, United States

    March 21, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    Spent a good part of the day biking along the seawall. We really enjoyed looking at the white sand beaches, seabirds, harbors and beautiful homes.
    We also chatted with some local fishermen and homeowners about life on the Gulf and surviving and rebuilding after Katrina. There are a lot of large oceanfront lots for sale where homes once stood as well as much new construction.
    A near perfect day😊    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Ocean Springs , United States

    March 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F

    Following an awesome lunch at In and Out Breakfast we biked east along the Biloxi Seawall, over the Biloxi Bay bridge to Ocean Springs before heading back. Took our time biking through Old Town, through neighborhoods and the old cemetery. We've loved our stay along Mississippi's beautiful Gulf Coast. Great beaches, friendly people, delicious food... What more can you ask for?Read more

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    Perdido Key

    March 23, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    A pleasant drive down the Gulf Coast from Biloxi, through Mobile then into Florida. We're staying at Playa del Rio RV Resort, between the bay and the ocean. Nice location but nothing fancy...except spring break prices. We drove east to Navarre to visit with Randy's cousin, Greg and see their beautiful home a half block from the bay. Greg and his wife, Debbie, treated us to a delicious dinner overlooking the water, at the Oar House in Pensacola.Read more

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    Pensacola, United States

    March 24, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F

    We took Kuma for a walk on the beach this morning... boy was he a happy pooch! That is until he got a bath afterwards.
    We spent the afternoon at the National Naval Aviation Museum. What a fantastic place! The Blue Angel's are based next door and we got to see the end of their training session as we drove in.
    http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/
    A storm blew in just as we left the museum so more RAIN, lightening and thunder. On the way home we stopped at Joe Patti's, a wonderful fish market that Deb and Greg told us about, for some fresh gulf shrimp.
    http://www.joepattis.com/    Read more

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    Perdido Key , United States

    March 25, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F

    Greg and Debbie joined us for appetizers, cocktails, dinner and a long walk on the beach, where we enjoyed a beautiful sunset. Deb brought us some yummy hard root beer...gotta get me some vanilla ice cream for an adult float! It was wonderful connecting with Greg and Debbie after so many years.Read more

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    Hattiesburg, United States

    March 26, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F

    After another wild night of thunder storms we departed the Gulf Coast for Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Sunny and warmer as we made our way northwest. It was nice to travel through hills and forests. We arrived at the Forrest County Multi Purpose Center to a nearly full RV Park, as they were hosting the Easter Barrel Racing Fun Run this weekend. We were one of the few rigs without a horse. We continued eating our way through the south with some delicious sandwiches at E & L's Triangle Seafood and Po Boys.Read more

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    On to Vicksburg

    March 28, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F

    We had hoped to spend Easter Sunday taking a long bike ride on the Longleaf Trace, a paved rails- to-trails multi use path, but ended up watching a movie at the local theater due to the never ending rain. Thank goodness today dawned sunny and warm for our drive to Vicksburg. After settling in at, the very nice, Ameristar Casino RV Park we spent the afternoon taking a walking tour through Historic Downtown Vicksburg, driving through Old neighborhoods and walking through casinos.Read more

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    Vicksburg National Military Park

    March 29, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    Spent an enlightening day touring the Vicksburg National Military Park. It was sobering thinking of the  29,491 lives lost during the 47 day battle, which was a turning point during the Civil War. There were monuments throughout the park, as well as the town, honoring the soldiers who fought in the battle. The tour included the USS Cairo Gunboat and Museum and the Vicksburg National Cemetery. This is a must see destination for anyone traveling in this area.
    https://www.nps.gov/vick/index.htmq    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Shreveport - Bossier City

    March 31, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 73 °F

    We crossed the Mississippi River at Vicksburg early 3/30 in an attempt to be in Bossier City, LA before the next thunderstorm hit... and we were successful! In fact it waited until that evening so Debbie hit the Louisiana Boardwalk Mall. We're staying at Diamond Jacks Casino RV Park.
    Today was beautiful so we started our day with a bike ride along the Red River which divides Shreveport from Bossier City. We then visited three very interesting Louisiana State Museums: the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/Visit…, Spring Street Historical Museumhttp://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums… and the Shreveport Waterworks and Train Museumhttp://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums… We ended our day at Bergeron's Boudin and Cajun Meats...Yum!    Read more

  • Debra GiltzWinter 2016Traveler

    Loyd Park

    April 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F

    Traveled from Bossier City to Grand Prairie, Texas on 4/1. Texas bluebonnets and indian paintbrush in bloom. We settled in at Loyd Park Campground on Joe Pool Lake.http://www.grandfungp.org/lakeparks/loyd.htm A beautiful park just minutes from Auntie Toku, Marie and Robert's home.
    This evening Randy's former coworker, Scott and his wife Dondra had us over for a delicious dinner. We had a fantastic time with these wonderful hospitable people.    Read more

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    Arlington, United States

    April 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    Cousin Marie and Robert hosted a family get together for us. It was great getting acquainted and reacquainted with our family here in Texas. Good food, good drink, good company... what more can you ask for!?Read more

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    Fun with family

    April 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F

    Yesterday we had Auntie Toku, Sharon/Steve, Marie/Robert over for dinner. We had a wonderful time visiting, dining and drinking the wine that Steve provided. Today Steve treated us to lingua tacos at Michoacan... YUM!Read more

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    Quanah, United States

    April 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    Woke up to a beautiful sunrise. Visited the Depot/Hardeman County Historical Museum and Jail in Quanah then drove to El Dorado, Oklahoma...just because. Back to Quanah for an excellent Burger at the Crazy Cow. After dinner we took a nice trail ride through the park then enjoyed a gorgeous sunset.Read more

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    Palo Duro Canyon State Park

    April 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F

    Arrived at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the Grand Canyon of Texas, yesterday afternoon. Beautiful views of the canyon from our campsite. No cell service.http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/palo-duro-canyon
    We toured the visitors center today then drove into Canyon for provisions. Saw the sorriest looking horse we've ever laid our eyes on. I don't think he was neglected as his pasture mates looked fine... he was just ugly. Gorgeous sunset this evening.    Read more

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    On to Santa Fe

    April 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F

    We departed Palo Duro Canyon for Santa Fe, New Mexico. A good drive: smooth roads, no wind, light traffic. Santa Fe Skies RV Park is nice with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez Mountains, Cerrillos Hills, the Ortiz Mountains and the Sandia Peak. There are metal sculptures throughout the park.Read more

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    Santa Fe, United States

    April 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F

    Started our day with a delicious breakfast at the Tune-up Cafe then visited/sampled and purchased cheese and cured meat at the Cheese Monger...YUM! We ended our afternoon with a long bike ride on the Santa Fe Rail-Trail. Another wonderful day.Read more

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    Turquoise Trail /Santa Fe Plaza

    April 14, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F

    Today we drove the Turquoise Trail to Sandia Crest in the Sandia Mountain Wilderness. At 10,678 ft of elevation it was cold and windy but the views were phenomenal! http://www.turquoisetrail.org/
    On our way home we stopped at Tinkertown, a very quirky folk art museum. http://tinkertown.com/
    We also stopped in Madrid to stroll and check out the local galleries. We sampled and bought some amazing dark chocolate at Shugarman's Little Chocolate Shop. Saw lots of sculptures along our drive.
    We spent the afternoon exploring the Santa Fe Plaza. Lot's of original pueblo style architecture, shops, restaurants and churches. The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is especially beautiful.
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_Basil…
    We ended our day with some delicious New Mexico style chili and frito pie at the Plaza Cafe.    Read more

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