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Bogalusa to Biloxi
I begrudgingly left the oasis that was Blythewood for Bogalusa with my final destination being the Mississippi coast at Biloxi. I did...
kochba2314
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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Historic St. Francisville
After the air BnB from hell, I was in search of the earliest opening coffee shop. Birdman fit the bill and this original artwork there...
kochba2314
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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Long Good bye to Natchez
I did not want to say good bye to Natchez Monday. I carved out lunch time to kayak St John Lake as "Queen" Margery at the B and B had...
kochba2314
Nov 16, 20223 min read
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PTSD
I haven't posted for a few days because it's been a little hectic and i'm recovering from the Air BNB from hell. Just a quick catch up --...
kochba2314
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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Natchez Day 2 Kayaking and, surprise, another plantation
Today was a leisurely start, although I did start on the blog early with some strong coffee. Margery served up blue berry waffles, and I...
kochba2314
Nov 13, 20225 min read
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Natchez Day 1
i didn't let the dreary weather yesterday keep me inside. I started the day at a national historic site -- another stamp in my national...
kochba2314
Nov 13, 20225 min read
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Jackson Day 2
I took advantage of a company holiday Friday to tour Jackson. The main objectives were the Civil rights museum, where as one docent...
kochba2314
Nov 13, 20226 min read
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She works hard for the money
Thursday was an especially busy work day. I"m glad I got out early for a bike ride in historic Bel haven and on the museum trail. The...
kochba2314
Nov 11, 20221 min read
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Museum overload
Since the Vicksburg Military Museum opens early and because everything is about two miles away in Vicksburg, I was able to get there...
kochba2314
Nov 9, 20225 min read
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Battle of Attrition
Today I was able to spend some time on the battlefield at Vicksburg. Similar to Gettsyburg, it covered a large area and was close to a...
kochba2314
Nov 8, 20222 min read
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Easy like Sunday morning
I started the day in Greenwood with an urban paddle on the Yazoo river. I was wondering if the river's ecosystem was really messed up or...
kochba2314
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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All things Emmett Till
"The murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 brought nationwide attention to the racial violence and injustice prevalent in...
kochba2314
Nov 6, 20225 min read
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Day 2 Helana-West Helana
After another long work day, I was able to get some sites in during the late afternoon. The guide at the visitor center was quite...
kochba2314
Nov 5, 20224 min read
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Helena-West Helena
After work today, I explored Helena-West Helena. There is sooo much history here. A bloody Civil War battle, a port for natives on the...
kochba2314
Nov 4, 20223 min read
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Off to Mississippi
The day started early when I made a trip to the restroom at 4 am and I came back to my tent and Buddha was gone! I called for her softly...
kochba2314
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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Little Rock day 2
It was a morning where you take all your clothes into your sleeping bag to warm them up before you got dressed. I made coffee and had an...
kochba2314
Nov 1, 20223 min read
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Little Rock
As I mentioned, today was back to work. I did take some time this afternoon to explore Pinnacle Mountain state park. Buddha and I took a...
kochba2314
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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Ft. Smith
The day started at historic Ft.Smith. It was first created at a location named Belle Point, so named by the scout sent to identify sites...
kochba2314
Oct 30, 20222 min read
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Tulsa day 2
I started the day in search of a deadly, unhealthy, hearty breakfast at Dilly's Diner. A run/walk race brought many people downtown this...
kochba2314
Oct 29, 20223 min read
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Tulsa
I did get a quick drive by of the two FrankLlyod Wright houses. The Bott house is perched on a ridge with I'm sure a wonderful view of...
kochba2314
Oct 28, 20224 min read
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