US trip:- Natchez trace Parkway.
Nov 18, 2017 17:04:06 #
After the cruise, we caught Amtrak from New Orleans to Jackson Mississippi. Had a good couple of days, walking the city. Then we rented a car and drove a small part of the Natchez Trace Parkway, between Jackson and Natchez. Nice and peaceful, no commercial vehicles - a good way for Paul to get used to driving on the right hand side of the road. He did well...apart from putting the wipers on every time he needed to turn. I didn't drive...way too scary for me.
The Parkway was great. We pulled into all the turnouts and read the history. Lots of Civil War stories, and Indian mounds, very interesting.
In Jackson, we went into a Cowboy Bar and I ended up singing karaoke for the first time in my life. Luckily, Paul was the only witness - and even luckier, we didn't have the camera.
The Parkway was great. We pulled into all the turnouts and read the history. Lots of Civil War stories, and Indian mounds, very interesting.
In Jackson, we went into a Cowboy Bar and I ended up singing karaoke for the first time in my life. Luckily, Paul was the only witness - and even luckier, we didn't have the camera.
Nov 18, 2017 17:08:47 #
Interesting photos and, apparently, an interesting location. I'd have really been interested in hearing your karaoke attempt.
--Bob
--Bob
koalaroo wrote:
After the cruise, we caught Amtrak from New Orlean... (show quote)
Nov 18, 2017 17:12:07 #
Glad you're having a good time. You picked a good place for Paul to practice driving, Have to check with Paul and see if his cell phone was on during karaoke. :)
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Nov 18, 2017 17:45:31 #
Ha! It was a funny night. The resident singer was really bad. (Way better than me though) She was out of tune, flat, which was what drew us in from across the street. Had to have a look. We were the only customers., and once inside and they found out we were Aussies, we were stuck. They played Men at Work's "Land Down Under", bought us beers, we ended up having a good night. No other customers though. We were really just going out for a burger, left the cell phone and camera in the hotel. Whew!
Nov 18, 2017 18:05:37 #
Similar experience, without having to sing, in Canada. Here was a Yank who knew their form of government, names of the Provinces (not states), and the capitals of each. I was drinking Guinness the rest of the night for free.
--Bob
--Bob
koalaroo wrote:
Ha! It was a funny night. The resident singer wa... (show quote)
Nov 18, 2017 18:47:39 #
rmalarz wrote:
Similar experience, without having to sing, in Canada. Here was a Yank who knew their form of government, names of the Provinces (not states), and the capitals of each. I was drinking Guinness the rest of the night for free.
--Bob
--Bob
How come you didn't have to sing for your Guiness! Got off easy
Nov 18, 2017 20:13:29 #
Even though it was Canada Day, the pub was somewhat quiet and no singing was happening. I guess I got lucky. Though I have sung with various bands and a Renaissance choir not too long ago.
--Bob
--Bob
koalaroo wrote:
How come you didn't have to sing for your Guiness! Got off easy
Nov 18, 2017 21:03:47 #
You would have been ok with the karaoke then Bob. What is a Renaissance Choir?
Nov 19, 2017 03:46:38 #
Sounds like a bucket load of fun, Jude--wish I was there. Nice shots, by the way. 
Nov 19, 2017 09:19:22 #
Great pics, Greater memories! I did the Trace several times by motorcycle in my traveling years and always found something new
Nov 19, 2017 10:38:58 #
Jude, it is a choir, usually somewhat small in size, that sings Renaissance period hymns and songs. These songs are usually composed between the 14th and 17th centuries.
--Bob
--Bob
koalaroo wrote:
You would have been ok with the karaoke then Bob. What is a Renaissance Choir?
Nov 19, 2017 17:34:30 #
rmalarz wrote:
Jude, it is a choir, usually somewhat small in size, that sings Renaissance period hymns and songs. These songs are usually composed between the 14th and 17th centuries.
--Bob
--Bob
that sounds interesting, I bet it sounds beautiful.
Nov 19, 2017 17:35:45 #
achesley wrote:
Great pics, Greater memories! I did the Trace several times by motorcycle in my traveling years and always found something new
I would have loved to travel the whole 400 miles. Such a nice peaceful road to drive. Would be great on a motorbike, good for you.
Nov 19, 2017 17:36:27 #
DOOK wrote:
Sounds like a bucket load of fun, Jude--wish I was there. Nice shots, by the way.
It was fun Earl.
Nov 20, 2017 04:05:58 #
Nice pictures. That first one reminds me of Yogi Berra. "When you come to the fork in the road, take it."
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