Bunkie LA to Jackson LA
May 17, 2015
86 miles
More Southern charm and sights were plentiful today. Royce and I have been getting to ride more together. Today was extra special because we got to cross the Mississippi River together. After lunch Royce was going to ride 10 miles and then turn back. As we made our way along the route a golden twin towered bridge came into view. We had rode along a back road for about 7 miles knowing that the great Mississippi River lay behind a large levee that blocked a clear view. This was rather disappointing. When we say the bridge we knew it went over the Mississippi River and could not wait to ride over the bridge. Royce threw out any thought of 10 miles. He was going to ride over the bridge no matter what it took. We stood in the middle of the bridge in awe of the magnificent bridge and the mighty Mississippi. Of course we took plenty of pictures. As I made my way out to Jackson it was interesting to see the conflicting living conditions. One minute you would see some very humble small shack type homes. The occupants would be sitting outside really doing nothing but watching people and the day go by. The next minute you would see a huge home fenced, nicely landscaped and no one to be seen.I got to Jackson and waited for Royce to pick me up as our lodging was in another town. As I sat and just watched and listen to the people go by I heard something you really do not hear much anymore. On a Sunday afternoon I hear neighborhood children laughing and playing. It was a hot afternoon too. You just do not hear children playing in their neighborhoods much anymore. Ahhhh so refreshing. The simple things in life.
May 17, 2015
86 miles
More Southern charm and sights were plentiful today. Royce and I have been getting to ride more together. Today was extra special because we got to cross the Mississippi River together. After lunch Royce was going to ride 10 miles and then turn back. As we made our way along the route a golden twin towered bridge came into view. We had rode along a back road for about 7 miles knowing that the great Mississippi River lay behind a large levee that blocked a clear view. This was rather disappointing. When we say the bridge we knew it went over the Mississippi River and could not wait to ride over the bridge. Royce threw out any thought of 10 miles. He was going to ride over the bridge no matter what it took. We stood in the middle of the bridge in awe of the magnificent bridge and the mighty Mississippi. Of course we took plenty of pictures. As I made my way out to Jackson it was interesting to see the conflicting living conditions. One minute you would see some very humble small shack type homes. The occupants would be sitting outside really doing nothing but watching people and the day go by. The next minute you would see a huge home fenced, nicely landscaped and no one to be seen.I got to Jackson and waited for Royce to pick me up as our lodging was in another town. As I sat and just watched and listen to the people go by I heard something you really do not hear much anymore. On a Sunday afternoon I hear neighborhood children laughing and playing. It was a hot afternoon too. You just do not hear children playing in their neighborhoods much anymore. Ahhhh so refreshing. The simple things in life.
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Wonderful wonderful experiences !! Great blog.. great pictures.. Great weather ? I sure wished we had some of your rain water. My grass is yellow. At least I dont have to mow. 14 or so more days and you have reached your destination. GOOD WORK !! Maybe you will want to do this again next year. Terry B.
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