We have put on quite a few miles since arriving in Mississippi and at a much slower pace than is usual for us... we are really "enjoying the journey" this time. From Jackson to Natchez we were on the Natchez Trace Parkway nice little hikes,picnic areas,old waystations and at this time of year we had it pretty much to ourselves.
Natchez was fun; a snack and margaritas at Hot Mamas Tamales and an afternoon of site seeing
There are many restored antebellum mansions . Makes one want to buy something to fix up but luckily cooler heads prevailed. On the recommendation of a park ranger we spent the night at an RV park on the La. side of the river. It was a little spendy but well worth it . Ariel had plenty of room to run, there was a hottub and pool and you can't beat watching the barges go up and down the river while sipping on an evening cocktail (no mint but lots of olives!)

The next morning it was on to Frogmore Plantation an awesome historical site and ultra modern plantation and gin side by side. From there it was Texas and our rendevous with Chris and Jim. We had tried to avoid Interstate 10 through La but.... well my teeth are still rattling.