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Mississippi River Day 8: 4-8-22 The Battle of Vicksburg, the Turning Point
Today started with the Hop on, Hop off bus tour of Vicksburg. We didn’t have time for much before our excursion started, but we did visit the Old Depot Museum with the coolest set of electric trains east of the Mississippi. The outstanding feature though was the diorama of the Battle of Vicksburg. Too bad…
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Mississippi River Day 7: 4-7-22 Natchez Mississippi
We started the day right off with history. The bus driver narrated between the miles. We learned that this area was first populated by the Natchez Indians who befriended the French, who then took too much land, caused a disagreement, and then killed the entire population. Not a great introduction to the town. The good…
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Mississippi River Day 6: 4-6-22 Sailing on the River
We started early at breakfast with a Michigan group. The things you learn. Did you know that your hand is in the shape of Michigan and if you want to show that you went around the state, you just show your outstretched palm and outline the thumb and all around the four fingers? Nothing to…
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Mississippi River Day 5: 4-5-22 Laissez les bon temps roulette! Let the good times roll!
The night noises on the boat are going to take a bit of getting used to. Still, we were up on time and on the bus for our plantation tour of Nottoway. Our guides were real showmen in period dress. The big points were that the 64-room house (50,000 sq feet) took John and Emily…
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Mississippi River Day 4: 4-4-22 Getting to the River
We were packed at 8 am with luggage ready. We had breakfast downstairs (grits and gravy) and then it was off to our bus tour of New Orleans. The tour guide was full of true and odd facts (who knew that Nicholas Cage has a tomb in the St. Louis Cemetery? He loves this city…
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Mississippi River Day 3: 4-3-22 The Big Easy
Today was a day for the miles. We walked 6 of them. We had planned with a move in mind. Since we’ll be staying at the Hilton Riverside tonight as part of our cruise, we packed early and moved our luggage down to Hoyt’s office, then headed out for college visits! It’s been a few…
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Patti Brugman is a thoughtful traveler who seeks out experiences that her armchair readers would like to share. Patti and her husband, John, like adventure and golf. Golf takes them to Scotland almost every year and to gorgeous courses that are off the tourist track. If you’re a golfer, you’ll be able to create your own dream trip from the detailed descriptions and maps that Patti provides. Additionally, Patti and John have travelled to Egypt, Antarctica, France, Great Britain, and domestic destinations. Please join in travel fun through Patti’s stories and photos.
You’ll read about watching lost luggage, armed with an air tag, travel all over Edinburgh before finally trundling down the country road of the farmhouse where she was staying. Or, another bag that took two days to arrive in Cairo. You’ll read about tasting haggis and see Patti’s expressive reaction to other less palatable concoctions. And you’ll marvel at the how close up views of penguins in Antarctica and how high the snow-covered trails took them. In Egypt, you’ll learn about the secret language of Ancient Egyptian and why structures that are more than 5,000 old are still strong and colorful.
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