The Home Stretch

Another night of creature comforts in a Hotel served us well.  We headed down early for the continental breakfast then Terry and I headed down the road.  Yesterday was a 110 mile day and today was only 56 miles so we had a short day.  Terry and I rode along the river road for awhile but the levee was high and you really could not see the river.  Then we saw some cyclist go by riding on the levee so we figured it was paved so thought we would give it a try.  It was worth the adventure.  There was some construction going on but the view was better and it was doable.  As We rode closer to New Orleans we began to see more and more cyclists.  Must be the place to ride if you are a local as we saw a group gathering in a parking lot below.

The morning ride was educational to say the least.  The amount of mfg. that goes on. It is pumped directly into barges over the top of the levee with large pipelines.  It went on for miles and miles it was amazing!

Then I dropped out to join Dave and drive just south of  New Orleans to St. Bernard State Park. That was the finish for the day. It was a gorgeous park.  St. Bernard was devastated during Katrina but it is looking healthy from what we can see.  Terry's wife Jan and their daughter Sara had flown in yesterday so they drove to meet us at the end.

Terry continued on the levee and then entered in the City of New Orleans.  The streets were pretty quiet when he came through the city.  It was about 9:30 am in the morning and the city was still asleep.  Then he rode south to meet us but the traffic proved to be a bit of challenge.  Traffic was not so courteous and they were driving to close for comfort.  He arrived at the park around 10:45 am safely so it all ended well.

We all then packed up and headed to the French Quarter for some good seafood and culture.  We checked into the hotel and met with the Fox family.  We did wonder around in the French Quarter a bit just enough to see Jackson Square and the street artists.  Had lunch at the Acme Oyster House and then walked the riverwalk back to the hotel.

We are so relaxed we almost forgot we had a blog to write and pictures to post.   Almost!

Well tomorrow is the home stretch!  Bittersweet it will be!

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Curious to see what the last stretch has to offer for scenery!

Terry, Dave & Julie