Day 3
We leisurely headed out this morning, continuing our trek north on the Natchez Trace.
We enjoy the sites almost as much as the people we meet along the way.
Our first stop was a walkway through a swamp. There was info posted throughout the walk. They talked about vegetation, various trees and ----alligators. It just mentioned that they might be around. I walked carefully from that point on. As we continued on the trail we noticed some folks up ahead. The two young ladies were standing on a bench and the three men were peering into the water. As we came nearer they told us that they were watching about 6 baby alligators. We got closer so that we could see them. Then one of the men said he was at this same place last month and as he was watching the babies, they began to “holler” and the mama came out of the water toward him. He and his son took off –he outran his son! I then understood why the ladies were standing on the bench and I quickly joined them. All was well! We had a good visit with these folks. The photo shows one of the baby alligators.
Our next stop - to go on a nature walk proved to be much more. We had seen several horse trailers on the road and as we pulled into the nature walk spot they were there. But more unusual were the 6 Morgan cars – from England that were parked there. There was even a motorcyclist who got into the mix. The people on the horses were sitting in the cars and some of the drivers were riding the horses. They just happened to be at the same place at the same time. We visited with all these folks for a while. There were touring – in their cars- across the southeastern US. They were eventually headed for New Orleans. The man I talked with said they were not pulling out their Union Jack (symbol of Britain) today (July 4th).
We are staying tonight in Tupelo, MS. We visited the Touched By An Angel Ministry – where we went on a mission trip two years ago. We remembered their wonderful fireworks show and will go tonight --- if the storms end! Yes, we are having storms.
We continue to have a relaxing and enjoyable trip.
Ron and Sandy
We leisurely headed out this morning, continuing our trek north on the Natchez Trace.
We enjoy the sites almost as much as the people we meet along the way.
Our first stop was a walkway through a swamp. There was info posted throughout the walk. They talked about vegetation, various trees and ----alligators. It just mentioned that they might be around. I walked carefully from that point on. As we continued on the trail we noticed some folks up ahead. The two young ladies were standing on a bench and the three men were peering into the water. As we came nearer they told us that they were watching about 6 baby alligators. We got closer so that we could see them. Then one of the men said he was at this same place last month and as he was watching the babies, they began to “holler” and the mama came out of the water toward him. He and his son took off –he outran his son! I then understood why the ladies were standing on the bench and I quickly joined them. All was well! We had a good visit with these folks. The photo shows one of the baby alligators.
Our next stop - to go on a nature walk proved to be much more. We had seen several horse trailers on the road and as we pulled into the nature walk spot they were there. But more unusual were the 6 Morgan cars – from England that were parked there. There was even a motorcyclist who got into the mix. The people on the horses were sitting in the cars and some of the drivers were riding the horses. They just happened to be at the same place at the same time. We visited with all these folks for a while. There were touring – in their cars- across the southeastern US. They were eventually headed for New Orleans. The man I talked with said they were not pulling out their Union Jack (symbol of Britain) today (July 4th).
We are staying tonight in Tupelo, MS. We visited the Touched By An Angel Ministry – where we went on a mission trip two years ago. We remembered their wonderful fireworks show and will go tonight --- if the storms end! Yes, we are having storms.
We continue to have a relaxing and enjoyable trip.
Ron and Sandy
1 comment:
Caed really liked the picture of the Alligator!
Happy 4th! thanks for sharing the pictures!
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