After the horrible evening we slept fitfully most of the night. In the morning all was peaceful. Looking outside, I noticed the warm steamy air of the south. We would have our brief breakfast and be on the way.
But before hitting the highway we had a brief stop at the dump station.
During our last year's drive through Shreveport we had been rattling through town on the exceptionally bad I-20. So this year we took the 220-Bypass on the north side. Even that part wasn't what you would call wonderful, but yet it was better than the million potholes downtown.
It doesn't take a whole day to cross Louisiana, so quickly we had the Mississippi ahead of us. After we crossed, we swung up to the MS-Welcome Center.
We learned that it is not a good idea to go there with a long trailer. The parking lot there is really small, - too small!!
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| View of Mississippi bridges |
When we found the only real rest area along the MS-part of the I-20, we were almost knocked over by the unspeakable heat. Humidity was at 88% and you could feel the steam in the air.
We were done with Mississippi just as quickly and crossed the Alabama State Line. It became notably cooler and the drive through the state was beautiful. The tall green forest gave vibes of summer already. The sun was out and we went on to an AL-rest area called Cottonwood, only a few miles from Tuscaloosa. This rest area also has a dump station and it is really huge.
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| Dixie in the van |
There are also big grassy areas where we could walk Dixie. After the long day in the van she relished every step.
You can anticipate cool ocean breezes and and a welcoming home in but a few days. :-)
ReplyDeleteDixie in the van. In Dixie. Surely there is a pun to be made there.
ReplyDeleteNot only a pun but full intent, Bill. She was born in Dixie - thus the name.
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