FBCA Day 12- Brandon MS to Tallulah LA

Well, that was fun! We started with a home cooked breakfast provided by Meadow Grove Baptist Church. Traditional Southern style of bacon, grits, biscuits, scrambled eggs, juice, and coffee, but what I found to be a special treat was the home made jellies one of the women brought for us. We used to pick blackberries and jelly them when I was a teenager in Greenwich NY, so it has been that many years since I’ve enjoyed them.

Well fueled, I had a good ride, as did everyone else. It was a brisk 60 miles to Vicksburg where we all assembled before crossing the Vicksburg Bridge. The bridge was built in 1947 and decommissioned to auto traffic in 1997, but still handles freight trains and is opened for special events, such as ours. We were led out by bridge security and allowed to stop to take photos in the middle of the Mississippi River on the Mississippi/Louisiana border. It so happened a freight train was crossing as we were there to add to the experience, and of course down in the river there is endless barge traffic.

It was a good break and I felt my energy renewed so kept a high average speed across the floodplains as we approached our destination. Our schedule indicates Tallulah LA as our destination, but it was made very clear to by our hosts that we are in fact in Richmond, and Tallulah is “over there”. I guess it matters, but we’re not particular. We had a light meal, where many enjoyed ViSalus shakes I made for them. We also have the luxury of a washer and dryer, so we can get some laundry done. Little things like air conditioning, showers, and clean clothes make all the difference.

We are assigned chores, but all help where we can, regardless. The group is getting closer all the time as we share living together day and night. This evening we are providing our own dinner, and the dinner crew is in the kitchen as I write getting that ready. I’m looking forward to an early night. Goodnight.

Brandon to Tallulah, part 1

Brandon to Tallulah, part 2