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Tag: 2015 South East US

  • Luggage

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    Luggage

    As we are driving, we don’t suffer the limitations on the amount of luggage imposed by air travel.   There are a few more things we can bring along, including our portable bicycles, more camera equipment, extra shoes, gym clothes, and a cooler with food.

  • Alligator Meat

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    Alligator Meat

    Johnny Otis and his orchestra produced the  1948 album Blues, Bounce, Beat, Boohgie, Bebop & Balads.  One title on the album was Alligator Meat.   This song has popped up a few times as I run through my play list on iTunes as we coast along the southern side roads.   Along the Gulf Coast…

  • Swamp

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    Swamp

    We visited a swamp today.  Moss-covered cypress trees, in a swamp, was one of the items on my shot list.  The boat tour took us around Lake Martin near Lafayette Louisiana.  

  • Fake ID

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    Fake ID

    I refer to the colour of my hair as platinum blonde. Those less refined say grey.  As we came to a stop at the ferry crossing at Cameron Louisiana the attendant said you’re over 65 … no charge.  I proceeded onto the boat feeling satisfied and may be a little bit guilty of saving the fare…

  • Lost culture

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    The side road to Mammoth Cave National Park took us through a gauntlet of attractions faux: mini golf, dinosaurs shows, antiques, and a water slide. Leeches seeking to draw the attention of those on their way the main attraction. It struck me that it is common to see a similar suite in advance of many…