Day Two: Vacation

July 3, 2007

Began: Gulfport, MS
Ended: Natchez, MS

We came to Natchez to check out the antebellum homes, but their distance and the lack of safe walking paths (some road work was also a problem). There was not much to do (mostly gambling). We stopped at a museum and saw some exhibits on early navigation and Southern life. Then we headed to the nearest McDonald's and let the kids play and ate sundaes. Then we headed back to the motel and swam in the pool.

After our swim, we walked to a nearby Mexican restaurant. There was a mariachi band playing, which fascinated Grandson and Granddaughter. They were dancing in the booth to the music. The band finally came up to us and played "The Frito Bandito" song (ay- yi-yi-yi). After they left, the kids got down and danced on the floor with each other. Too bad I didn't have the camera!

See the photo of Granddaughter at the mighty Mississippi.