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Decided to take another "Road Trip" back to
Denver this year.
Headed North from Naples, taking the interstate most of
the way through Florida since the planned stops were as we made our way west.
The first stop was unplanned at the rest area near
Milton, Florida to see the appropriately
named "Blue Angel on a Stick". Then on to Laurel, Mississippi, where
the HGTV shoe "Home Town" if filmed. Never caught sight of Ben &
Erin Napier, but did enjoy the historic downtown area shown at the beginning of
each show. Unlike so many small towns in America, Laurel is experiencing a
revitalization. It is known as the "town that timber built", and has
other industries that help keep this charming town alive.
Left Laurel headed to Natchez, the Jewel of the
Mississippi River. On the highest ridge in Natchez in 1797, the first American
flag was raised to claim this town and all former Spanish lands east of the
Mississippi above the 31st parallel. There are many "Town Homes"
still standing. Not enough time to see them all, so chose Rosalie, built around
1820 and containing most of its original 1850s furniture.
The following night was in Baton Rouge; the flags of
seven nations have flown here. It was
raining, so left early to drive along the picturesque Great River Road through
plantation country to New Orleans. Some are furnished, some not - but each has
a story to tell.
Made it to New Orleans, home of Jazz and Mardi Gras. We
were ahead of the weather again, so we took the Hop-On Bus City Tour. Had
Beignets at Café Du Monde and a special meal at The Commanders Palace in the
Garden District. My parents gave me a choice of three places to start college:
Pittsburgh, New Orleans and Denver - so glad I picked Denver!
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Nice blog! So happy you were able to post....
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