This is Karen and I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would sit in a nice hotel room, looking out over the Mississippi River and watch an almost full moon rise. It is wonderful--so very blessed.
We arrived in Louisiana and returned to straighter and flatter roads--and corn, some already four to five feet tall. It is amazing how many corn fields are alongside the highways in Louisianna!!! So often we saw logged stubble just opposite the corn fields.
As we have driven through Louisiana a few observations to note:
- Churches are very prevalent, far out numbering bars on the state highways we have driven. Baptist having the highest number by far.
- We have not seen homeless anywhere.
- A great dichotomy in houses -- very poor next to large newer multi-story homes.
- Brick is a very popular exterior for homes, new and old.
- Even in some out-of-the-way small towns Verizon has 5G cell service - far better than at home!
- Intersections seldom are just two streets coming together at 90 degree angles!
- As we've walked about, people will stop and talk - one of the friendliest places so far.
It is near time to finalize the mileage "challenge". Below is what I have so far. First column is order I received the estimates, second is names in alpha order by first name, last column is milage--lowest to highest. THE MILEAGE DOES NOT COORELATE TO THE ADJACENT NAME--this is so you don't know who guessed what. I will let you know at the end of the challenge.
IF YOU HAVEN'T JOINED, YOU CAN FOR A COUPLE MORE DAYS. IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOU ESTIMATE OR JOIN FOR THE FIRST TIME, TEXT ME.
