Day 6, Hitting the Road

Day 6 (Monday 4/11)

Beginning Mileage: 91044

Ending Mileage: 91355

Total Mileage: 1,088

Hugh & Loukie Smith Say Hi

The big day finally arrived—Monday--the beginning of the drive down to Natchez. The first leg took us to Tupelo, birth place of the King of Rock and Roll. I was hoping for cooler weather from what we had over the weekend and got it. Unfortunately, we had clouds and strong winds. At one point crossing the Tennessee River, my hat flew out the window. Fortunately, it being a tour, someone was behind to stop and retrieve it for me.

Janet at Jackson Falls

Almost had Turkey for Dinner

Jill & Garland

We started early around 6:30 a.m. driving over to the world famous Loveless Cafe. I wasn’t that impressed. Then began the drive. Some thought we would be able to travel in a group but reality is the Trace offers so much, from history to beauty to nature, it makes group traveling hard because different people like different things. So, shortly after starting, our small group had become strung out with others joining and still others going separate ways.

Janet Leaves Me

Model A'r,May Pass a Deal, Never a Meal

The Long & Winding Road

One of the most beautiful areas is Jackson Falls which requires a short but steep trek into a small valley. Everyone I heard agreed it was well worth the effort to get there.

As we arrived in Tupelo, it was starting to rain and there was a tornado alert. But by the end of dinner it was clear with great weather predicted for tomorrow.