Sunday, August 7, 2011

700 Miles To Texas

Phineas and Ferb wanted to see the Governor in Tallahassee, the State Capitol, this morning but we didn't have time ... if we were going to reach Texas by nightfall.  They wanted to give the Governor an ear full concerning our house at 344 Barrello Lane, Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Tunnel Mobile Alabama
Mississippi Bridge
Just before leaving Mississippi we found ourselves in another traffic jam.  This time our engine overheated (the needle for the oil gauge went to zero, and the engine shut down).  It was hot out.  After pulling over we waited a while, added oil and water and miracles happened ... we were off and running again!
A River In Louisiana
A Louisiana Swamp
After Jamming on the brakes on I-10 to avoid a pile up we needed to pull over as many of our belongings had joined us in the front seats.  We ended up pulling into the town of Scott (Lafayette Parish, Louisiana) and parking next to a refurbished railroad car.  We stumbled upon this quaint French speaking group and were invited to spend the evening with them at "La Maison de Begnaud" for music, etc. but we couldn't ... Texas was calling ... we wanted to get there by dark.
Thanks Again "La Maison ..." you made a big difference!

La Maison de Begnaud
110 Benoit Patin
Scott, Louisiana
Exit # 97

Sunset In Texas

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