Packed up the tent and headed over to the laundry room to do the web posting this morning. One reason I wanted to go to the laundry room is because they have a TV there & I could take a look at the weather channel. Looks like there might be some rain to deal with but that I can avoid the really bad stuff by hugging the coastline. As I mentioned earlier, on a motorcycle you’re subject to the aromas of the road & today, all through Louisiana, the air was sickeningly sweet – the jasmine is in bloom and it is Everywhere – glad I’m not allergic.
My first destination was La. Pines Cafe. It’s one of the Diners Drive-Ins & Dives featured restaurants. I had the Smoked Prime Rib sandwich it was as good as it sounds.
Crossing the Mississippi River
From there I crossed the Mississippi River and headed down to Hwy 90 for a little nostalgic time. Many of us were stationed at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS and when you’re stationed at Keesler, you spend plenty of time on Hwy 90.
Back up on the slab and headed for Milton, FL to see a friend of mine from the Air Force that I haven’t seen in 20+ years. Kinda difficult to get caught up in just a few hours but we tried. Sleep that night was interrupted by this line of Severe Thunderstorms. I used to be able to sleep soundly through the thunder and rain – not so much any more……
Overnight Thunder Storm – Milton, FL April 28, 2014
