Louisiana
July 18 – South along the Mississippi
We got an early start because there was still 430 mile to get to New Orleans. Along the way, we took a break at the same place Grant’s army did during the Cival war and Sam and I did 4 years ago.
From there, we crossed the Mississippi, and rode to Vicksburg.
, had lunch at a very local Juke Joint, and then toured the Civil War memorial park. The park has miles of rodes winding through the battlefields, with monuments and artillery all over the route.
They also have the wreckage of a Cival War iron-clad ship called the Cariro. It is on display in the park, and setup so you can walk inside it.
We rolled into New Orleans at 9:30 and found our hotel in the French Quarter. Having a GPS on the bike is very handy at a time like that. We went down to Bourbon street and had dinner. The boys even ordered local foods.
July 19 – The day off in New Orleans
We dropped the bikes off at the local Harly shop to have the oil changed, and the ignition switch fixed. Then, took a taxi to the Cival War Museum and the national WWII museum. The WWII museum was amazing. The exhibits were very dramatic, and the 4D film narated by Tom Hanks was powerful. Its a must-see exhibit.
In the afternoon, we walked the city and then took a bus out to the swamps for a tour.
As the boat passed by a spider the size of a small cat, the captain made it pass right by where Sam was sitting. Anyone who knows Sam knows he does not do spiders.
I am in awe. This better than the History Channel! Onward Young Men!
Comment by Tim Falck — July 20, 2011 @ 9:52 amDid you see any Swamp People?
Comment by Tim Falck — July 20, 2011 @ 9:55 amTim – Yes we did. The swamp-tour operator only hires Cajon guides. Our tour guide grew up in the swamp, plays with alligators, and likes to eat most of what you see on those pictures. Fun tour.
Comment by john — July 21, 2011 @ 5:52 amHey, how about we get together Tuesday night Aug 2nd?
The only person I know who hates spiders more than Steve, is Sam. LOVE the picture of him getting away from the spider! We went to the WWII museum when we were there (sadly, we went on a plane), it was incredible but the 4D movie wasn’t there yet – heard that was outstanding. You’ll have plenty of good stories for the campfire this season.
Comment by cindy & steve — July 21, 2011 @ 7:48 amRide on, Dudes!
Be careful of the alligator guys, they can jump high and run fast!!! Arielle’s mother, L
Comment by Leah Kahn Plavnick — July 25, 2011 @ 12:58 pmLeah
Tuesday night August 2nd sounds good! Let us know when and where.
Comment by Tim Falck — July 27, 2011 @ 9:59 am