Thurs 19 July – 9327 steps
Why Natchez, I can’t think of any song about it. I suppose Old Man River could work.
However, it is one of the oldest settlements along the Mississippi River, it has a historical site where the Natchez people once lived, before the French and Spanish arrived. It is more or less on the way to Memphis and this tour guide was tired.
We had a pleasant enough drive from New Orleans, stopping at Bar-B-que in Independence for lunch. I had a brisket po-boy which was devine. It is just a roll with lettuce, (tomato, but not for me), pickles and mayo, which is then jam packed with juicy, chopped slow-cooked brisket. Messy eating, but I think I have now done most of the Louisiana cuisine specialities, which I have really enjoyed.
We crossed into Mississippi and stopped at the Grand Village of Natchez. The history displayed in the free museum and the video about the Natchez mounds was very interesting, not so much the mounds themselves. Still, it was a nice green space and I could imagine the golfers in the family inventing a Farm rules game and teeing off.
Our campsite was close to Natchez, but actually across the river back in Louisiana. We were parked up close to the banks of the Mississippi, with lovely grass in front of us and after supper we went for a peaceful long walk on a paved strip along the banks of the river.
Observation of the day: David asked for butter and was given this spread. It seems as if it is very difficult to get unprocessed natural products in USA.
What I learnt: In each city or town we have been in, the authorities have provided parks, walkways, boardwalks for the public to use. They are well maintained and designed to encourage people to be outdoors, playing games, hiking, cycling etc. I believe if our taxes went towards creating and maintaining a level of security in places like this, instead of creating private homes, SA would be a happier place.
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