Drove from New Orleans, LA to Silbee, TX. Entered the state of Texas.

Rode the green streetcar into NOLA. Visited the National World War II Museum. Took photos of Bourbon Street. Visited Louis Armstrong park.

Did the Honey Island Swamp Tour which lasted three hours. The tour is along the Pearl river in Louisiana.

Took the Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing tour. Walked the streets of the French District taking photos. Listened to a lot of live music.

Relaxed in the morning, had a salad for lunch. In the afternoon, drove to Drestrehan Plantation for a tour. After the tour, drove around taking photos of factories, refineries and loading docks.

Hiked around Acadiana Park near Lafayette.

Met Jody the kangaroo at Starbucks. Hiked Chicot State Park’s South to North Trail. Drove to Baton Rouge.

Toured Garan Woodland Gardens. Drove south to Shreveport, LA for a hike in the morning.

Visit to Buckstaff Bath for a hot bath in the springs and a message. Two visits to Deluca’s Pizza for lunch and dinner. Private history tour of downtown Hot Springs with Mike.

Hiked The Sunset Trail in Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas.

Spent the day at Garland County Library avoiding the storm, working on taxes, and going through a photography class. Ate lunch at the R&C Cafe. Had dinner at Little Italy on the outskirts of Hot Springs.

Drove from Springdale to Jasper. Tried to find a hiking path. Stop in Jasper for peach cobbler. Drove to Hot Springs, AR.

Drove the scenic drive from Harrison to Jasper stopping to take photographs. Explored the Buffalo National River region. Hiked from Steel Creek towards Ponca. Overnighted in Steel Creek near the river.

Spent the night at JFK Campground in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Hiked and photographed Collins Creek and Bridal Veil Falls. Drove north Harrison, Arkansas.

Drove from Natchez State Park in MS to Little Rock AK. Crossed the Mississippi river.

Cleaned up after the downpour. Toured the Longwood / Nutt House an antebellum era octagonal house. Drove around Natchez taking photos. Stopped at the Proud To Take A Stand Memorial. Photographed the bridge over the Mississippi river at sunset. Dinner at The Camp Restaurant by the riverfront.

Visited the city of Nathez, MS. Toured the Cathedral of St. Mary Basilica.

Toured the Vicksburg National Memorial. Visited the USS Cairo display. Drove around the town of Vicksburg. Drove down the Natchez Trace Parkway and stopped at some of the ancient Indian Mounds along the parkway. Setup camp in the Natchez Trace State Park.