We have been here four days and I just figured out that is what the local weather guys are saying. ‘Cause we are in the Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi tri-state area. Dah.
It is rainy and chilly with a thick fog here in camp along the river but we head into Natchez hoping weather will improve as the day goes on. The city is perched high on bluffs above the Mississippi with what should be a great view…maybe a little later if the fog clears? We tour the William Johnson House managed by the Natchez National Historic Park then go for a southern BBQ lunch at the Pig Out Inn. Not bad. After lunch, the weather has improved a bit and we stroll through historic downtown to check out lots of great old architecture. There are some beautiful bed and breakfast if you are into that sort of thing. Ok, lets try the Riverwalk. It is still gloomy but the view is much improved. We even head into the “under the hill” section of old Natchez. As you might guess, it is the area at the foot of the flood wall, at the base of the bluff, on the lower riverbank. As you also might guess, it was the red light district and home of all activities unwholesome in those booming river traffic years. It is pretty gentrified now-a-days with a few fun sounding clubs, restaurants and accommodations. It is quiet now but might well be jumping on a warm summer night.
Chilly and a bit damp we head home. It is a chance to enjoy a few more miles of the peaceful Natchez Trace parkway.

Not for our next trip through : the Frogmore Cotton Plantation. They aren’t doing tours right now.