Webster, Tx to Jennings, La
Saturday April, 19th
I45 North took us to The Sam Houston Pkwy (Beltway 8) out of Houston, Tx and up to I10 East to Louisiana. A beautiful journey of trees, some unfortunately ugly petro-chemical refineries, craw fish farms and miles of endless interstate. A late stop for the nite in Jennings with kids "bouncing off the walls". As we passed over the excessively tall toll bridge on Beltway 8, I gazed upon downtown Houston - the sun setting and was sad to be leaving. Three years ago a stark contrast to those feelings were how sad I was when I first laid eyes on Houston as my new home. So true how everything changes with perspective....and over time. Houston - I'm gonna miss all the lovely people God brought into our lives while we lived in your communities!
Jennings, La to York,Al
Sunday April, 20th
More amazing trees, I10 East to I12 East through La Fayette, near New Orleans and Baton Rouge. I couldn't stop myself from thinking about the survivors and the damage of hurricanes Katrina & Rita as we drove this section of Interstate. Although we didn't see any evidence of the hurricanes...it was still in my thoughts. I loved the 10-15 miles or so of I10 that was up on pillars, like an enormous pier over swamps, basins (Atchalafaya) and rivers. The trees there were hung with Spanish moss and it was so beautiful, the only thing missing was adventurers on swamp boats! This stretch of road also included my most dreaded sites on road trips - road kill. I have now officially seen more dead armadillos than living. I praised the Lord as we crossed the mighty Mississippi river...it was enormous and filled to the hilt with silt! Such an important and majestic waterway...was glad to gaze upon it. The Mississippi portion of our drive on I59 North, impressed me most with the numerous Magnolia trees growing alongside the road. Many planned and planted, but even more exciting were those that seemed totally naturally planted. We passed through Hattiesburg, Laurel and stopped in Meridian. If you ever plan to motor through Mississippi you should make a stop in Meridian to eat at The Crescent City Grill! Delicious creole eats for a price that cannot be beat...and to top it off amazing desserts too! Meridian also provided an empty Sam's Club parking lot for the "boys" to sk8board, ride bikes and Mama to get some walking exercise in! A lovely pink sunset over the tiny city of Meridian, Mississippi. We traveled wearily onward to reach a goal of Alabama. We were hoping to make it closer to Nashville....then the yawns set it. Crossing the state line into Alabama greeted us with a fancy sign from the Governor...thank Gov. Bob! We made it as far as York, Al to rest the little tired familia.
York, Al to ...... Tennessee!
Monday April, 21st
Breakfast continental style at our little motel/hotel then on the road again! See ya later on the web!
It seems like the pics might have to wait until the trip is over....
Saturday April, 19th
I45 North took us to The Sam Houston Pkwy (Beltway 8) out of Houston, Tx and up to I10 East to Louisiana. A beautiful journey of trees, some unfortunately ugly petro-chemical refineries, craw fish farms and miles of endless interstate. A late stop for the nite in Jennings with kids "bouncing off the walls". As we passed over the excessively tall toll bridge on Beltway 8, I gazed upon downtown Houston - the sun setting and was sad to be leaving. Three years ago a stark contrast to those feelings were how sad I was when I first laid eyes on Houston as my new home. So true how everything changes with perspective....and over time. Houston - I'm gonna miss all the lovely people God brought into our lives while we lived in your communities!
Jennings, La to York,Al
Sunday April, 20th
More amazing trees, I10 East to I12 East through La Fayette, near New Orleans and Baton Rouge. I couldn't stop myself from thinking about the survivors and the damage of hurricanes Katrina & Rita as we drove this section of Interstate. Although we didn't see any evidence of the hurricanes...it was still in my thoughts. I loved the 10-15 miles or so of I10 that was up on pillars, like an enormous pier over swamps, basins (Atchalafaya) and rivers. The trees there were hung with Spanish moss and it was so beautiful, the only thing missing was adventurers on swamp boats! This stretch of road also included my most dreaded sites on road trips - road kill. I have now officially seen more dead armadillos than living. I praised the Lord as we crossed the mighty Mississippi river...it was enormous and filled to the hilt with silt! Such an important and majestic waterway...was glad to gaze upon it. The Mississippi portion of our drive on I59 North, impressed me most with the numerous Magnolia trees growing alongside the road. Many planned and planted, but even more exciting were those that seemed totally naturally planted. We passed through Hattiesburg, Laurel and stopped in Meridian. If you ever plan to motor through Mississippi you should make a stop in Meridian to eat at The Crescent City Grill! Delicious creole eats for a price that cannot be beat...and to top it off amazing desserts too! Meridian also provided an empty Sam's Club parking lot for the "boys" to sk8board, ride bikes and Mama to get some walking exercise in! A lovely pink sunset over the tiny city of Meridian, Mississippi. We traveled wearily onward to reach a goal of Alabama. We were hoping to make it closer to Nashville....then the yawns set it. Crossing the state line into Alabama greeted us with a fancy sign from the Governor...thank Gov. Bob! We made it as far as York, Al to rest the little tired familia.
York, Al to ...... Tennessee!
Monday April, 21st
Breakfast continental style at our little motel/hotel then on the road again! See ya later on the web!
It seems like the pics might have to wait until the trip is over....
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