Day 274 – New Orleans to Natchez
On Sunday we enjoyed a lazy morning, then it was time to get on the road and make our way north, which took us back into Mississippi. Our destination was Natchez, but first we quickly crossed the river into Louisiana to eat a BBQ lunch at the Butt Hutt (which Tracey chose solely for the name). Then we drove back over the river into Natchez to visit Grand Village of the Natchez Indians mounds, and then the Melrose house. Finally, we checked into the Natchez Grand Hotel, right in the center of town on the bluffs above the Mississippi River. It was too cold to walk far for dinner, so we ate right across the street at Bowie’s Tavern. We also got to see a great sunset over the Mississippi River.
Days 275 – 276 – Natchez
Monday, the weather warmed up so Michael worked in the morning then, after lunch at a tamale joint, we took advantage and walked around town. While much of the town was closed for MLK day, Natchez is full of historic houses (and cats), so we enjoyed wandering up and down the streets taking them all in. The temperature was dropping fast, so we bundled up and walked down to river level to eat dinner at Camp.
Our original plan was to leave on Tuesday to head to Arkansas, but due to winter weather we ended up changing plans and staying put in Natchez one more day to be safe. We stayed holed up in the hotel while the storm came through. We got to see some snow and the coldest night of the entire trip, as the temperature dropped all the way to 13 degrees.
Day 276 – Natchez to El Dorado
Wednesday morning we worked from the hotel to let the sun melt the ice, then we headed out. The roads fortunately weren’t bad at all, and we made it to Arkansas. This was the 45th state on this trip, and the 48th total together in the Westy!
Day 278 – El Dorado to Hot Springs
Another morning of working from the hotel, then we continued north to Hot Springs, where we spent the afternoon exploring Hot Springs National Park and the Central Ave. Historic District. We were supposed to be here for another full day, but since we lost that time due to the snow storm, this was all the time we had, but we got to see most of the town and a nice view from West Mountain.
Day 279 – 280 – Hot Springs to Mount Pleasant
Friday was another work and drive day, where we made our way back into Texas. We stopped over in Mt. Pleasant to camp for the first time in several weeks.
On Saturday, Michael needed to make up a few hours for work, so we stayed at the campground, organizing the van and working. Tracey also made a much-needed homemade meal.
Nice trip you had there! Thanks for sharing!