The Natchez Bridge late last evening from
our hotel room.
The Natchez Bridge this morning as
we were about to leave our room.
Imagine my astonishment when we saw soy beans...
...corn and...
...wheat growing in Louisiana! Of course Bill
was quick to remind me that this is the flood
plain of the Mississippi River. The alluvial soil
is rich and makes these crops productive.
Rice and grain are stored in these silos along the
river waiting to be transported down stream to
either American or foreign ports.
We are now in Arkansas!
Driving on top of a levee which just happens
to be called Levee Road.
A long view of the open farm space from
Levee Road. I love seeing the perfectly aligned
rows from planting.
Both beef and dairy cattle are enjoying
a rest from the heat under trees and in bayous.
I cracked up when I saw these cattle playing
"following the leader"! Bill tells me this
is typical of cattle when they are on migration
or going back to the barn to be milked.
Bill is standing by the car covered with
the dust from levees. We will have to
find a car wash tomorrow!
Bald cypress trees in Cypress Park, MS.
We don't want to block traffic anymore, so
we must say good bye to the cypress!
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