We decided to have a lazy day in the south and stay at our suite alongside the Mississippi River another day. Just think – that’s $50 in gas money that we won’t
spend today. Yesterday was the first time in two or three weeks that the temperature didn’t reach the mid to high 90’s – it only got to about 87, but today the heat was back, along with what felt like higher humidity.
We did a couple of driving tours around the city, looking at both the stately homes and those in need of repair, often in the same block. We visited the Natchez Cemetery, which was full of history, with some gravestones dating back to the 18th century. The cemetery is huge, covering about 100 acres. We learned it was established in 1822, but that some remains of those who died in the 1700’s were later
moved from private burial sites or church yards to the cemetery. There is a variety of beautifully designed iron fences, gates, marble headstones and iron mausoleum gates throughout the grounds. One section is devoted to unknown soldiers of the Confederacy.
Along the bluffs above the river we found a row of mansions, most designated as historical buildings, and several are now bed & breakfast establishments. We may come back for a visit some year in the winter or springtime, when it’s not so HOT!
We stopped for a lunch at the Pig Out Inn, a barbecue establishment a few blocks from our hotel. We had one sa
ndwich of pulled pork, and one beef brisket. Both were good, and we have leftovers in our fridge to be consumed while traveling tomorrow. The steak Erin had last night at Cock of the Walk was so delicious we decided to return tonight. That was a mistake – or misteak. Although our waiter was just as successful flipping our cornbread from the cast iron pan, the regular chef had the night off, and our steaks, ordered medium rare, arrived well done. We sent them back and sometime later received a couple of nicely cooked steaks, but minus our baked sweet potatoes. They had thrown the originals away when they took our plates back, and then discovered they were out. Oh well – the second steaks were good, and they are also now in out lefto
ver inventory. (The cornbread in the photo was so high it was still out of frame when I snapped the photo...)
We also drove across the bridge crossing the Mississippi, which took us into Vidalia, Louisiana. Didn’t spend much time exploring over there – we’ll take that route on the way out of town tomorrow morning.
spend today. Yesterday was the first time in two or three weeks that the temperature didn’t reach the mid to high 90’s – it only got to about 87, but today the heat was back, along with what felt like higher humidity.We did a couple of driving tours around the city, looking at both the stately homes and those in need of repair, often in the same block. We visited the Natchez Cemetery, which was full of history, with some gravestones dating back to the 18th century. The cemetery is huge, covering about 100 acres. We learned it was established in 1822, but that some remains of those who died in the 1700’s were later
moved from private burial sites or church yards to the cemetery. There is a variety of beautifully designed iron fences, gates, marble headstones and iron mausoleum gates throughout the grounds. One section is devoted to unknown soldiers of the Confederacy.Along the bluffs above the river we found a row of mansions, most designated as historical buildings, and several are now bed & breakfast establishments. We may come back for a visit some year in the winter or springtime, when it’s not so HOT!
We stopped for a lunch at the Pig Out Inn, a barbecue establishment a few blocks from our hotel. We had one sa
ndwich of pulled pork, and one beef brisket. Both were good, and we have leftovers in our fridge to be consumed while traveling tomorrow. The steak Erin had last night at Cock of the Walk was so delicious we decided to return tonight. That was a mistake – or misteak. Although our waiter was just as successful flipping our cornbread from the cast iron pan, the regular chef had the night off, and our steaks, ordered medium rare, arrived well done. We sent them back and sometime later received a couple of nicely cooked steaks, but minus our baked sweet potatoes. They had thrown the originals away when they took our plates back, and then discovered they were out. Oh well – the second steaks were good, and they are also now in out lefto
ver inventory. (The cornbread in the photo was so high it was still out of frame when I snapped the photo...)We also drove across the bridge crossing the Mississippi, which took us into Vidalia, Louisiana. Didn’t spend much time exploring over there – we’ll take that route on the way out of town tomorrow morning.
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