The Welcome Center for Natchez is right by the bridge from Louisiana and is well stocked with pamphlets and information on what to see and where to find wifi! With that task taken care of, we set off to explore the old Mark Twain, Mississippi river town, starting with a run down the hill to see the big river itself. “Under the Hill” is the rogue section where the riverboats landed and the loads where unloaded and then the pockets of the rivermen were emptied in the taverns and hotels. Now the only big riverboat is a casino tethered there! We wandered thru it and also the colorful Mark Twain Guest House and Tavern! Up and down the main streets checking out some of the opulent antebellum homes and even doing a little shopping. After a yummy lunch of pulled pork at the “Pig Out Inn” with extra BBQ sauce that is served warm, we found the Melrose House, which is a National Historical Park and we were able to tour it. This home was built in the 1840’s by a Pennsylvania lawyer who moved to Natchez to make his fortune after the Civil War. We both were amazed that all of the furnishings are original to this home.
The temps started out in the low 40’s this morning and finally worked their way all the way up the scale to 50. The sun even dared to come out and shine! On our way back to the State Park I finally saw 2 deer! Last night Harry saw our first armadillo! 2 and ½ months on the road – looking for an armadillo and we finally saw one!! We can move farther north now!
The temps started out in the low 40’s this morning and finally worked their way all the way up the scale to 50. The sun even dared to come out and shine! On our way back to the State Park I finally saw 2 deer! Last night Harry saw our first armadillo! 2 and ½ months on the road – looking for an armadillo and we finally saw one!! We can move farther north now!
