Port Allen, LA
We ended up in Port Allen because I-10 eastbound turned into a huge parking lot just before crossing the Mississippi River. We weren't making any progress and decided it wasn't worth it to try to get through Baton Rouge this evening.
Started out from Houston along some back roads before hooking up with I-10. Once again, there really isn't any alternative route out of Houston heading east - I think it was something to do with all the water around Houston. Crossed a river named after me - Old and Lost River! What a name for a river - there's just no respect. Stopped at the Nugget Casino in Lake Charles for a little gaming and lunch. Huge casino, more like a Las Vegas style one.
When taking I-10 from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge, we crossed a huge bayou - more than thirty miles across. I-10 is built on concrete pilings for the entire trip. We had originally planned to get on the east side of Baton Rouge or a little farther, but it just wasn't to be. Even after we went out for dinner, I-10 was a sea of red lights.
After dinner, we drove down to the Mississippi at the Old Ferry Crossing Park. Nice trail, but it was a little dark for other than walking up the levee and taking some pictures of Baton Rouge across the river. A couple of tugs were making their way up the river, but we didn't see any barges. Quick trip to Walmart and then back to the Best Western.
Tomorrow we should be able to make it to Pensacola - don't think the traffic will be any problem since it's Saturday, but then you never know..
Started out from Houston along some back roads before hooking up with I-10. Once again, there really isn't any alternative route out of Houston heading east - I think it was something to do with all the water around Houston. Crossed a river named after me - Old and Lost River! What a name for a river - there's just no respect. Stopped at the Nugget Casino in Lake Charles for a little gaming and lunch. Huge casino, more like a Las Vegas style one.
When taking I-10 from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge, we crossed a huge bayou - more than thirty miles across. I-10 is built on concrete pilings for the entire trip. We had originally planned to get on the east side of Baton Rouge or a little farther, but it just wasn't to be. Even after we went out for dinner, I-10 was a sea of red lights.
After dinner, we drove down to the Mississippi at the Old Ferry Crossing Park. Nice trail, but it was a little dark for other than walking up the levee and taking some pictures of Baton Rouge across the river. A couple of tugs were making their way up the river, but we didn't see any barges. Quick trip to Walmart and then back to the Best Western.
Tomorrow we should be able to make it to Pensacola - don't think the traffic will be any problem since it's Saturday, but then you never know..
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