Another long day on the road west, to Vicksburg, MS. Steve does all the driving, which I feel badly about but he doesn't like the way I drive a car, much less the motorhome. So, we ended up at a decent Casino RV Park............Ameristar Casino right across the street overlooking the Mississippi River. I actually won $150.00 on a 50 cent slot (I only put in a $10.00 bill). So that little win covered dinners and lunch here. Too too hot to grill out......around 95°!!!! and NO shade.
We did the downtown Vicksburg today and the riverfront. I know there are lots of pictures, but it's really a cool downtown. The 32 murals run along the riverfront street, all done by local artists.
Took Maddie to the Vicksburg Historical Battlefield Park. We love that Civil War stuff........it's a 16 mile self guided tour in your own car. You call a cell phone number and get a narrated story of the battle of Vicksburg, which was crucial for those Yankees to sieze in order to win the war (so they SAY they won). Really a somber site is the graveyard.............thousands upon thousands of markers where both Union and Confederates died. We did the Gettysburg tour 4 years ago and I think we've seen enough battlefields for a while.
On our way to Hot Springs, AR for a week. Staying on the river again, WITH shade trees. We want to see the historic Bath House Row and I want to find a spa!
Cheers!!!
