Yesterday we took a drive to Biloxi, MS, where my father used to meet his friends for their annual golf outing. I wonder which of the many golf courses he used to frequent. It was a lovely drive along the soft sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. We toured the home of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States.
This is a portrait of Jefferson Davis
The home's name is "Beauvoir" which means "Beautiful View", which it has. It is right on the Gulf of Mexico
Here we are sitting on the front porch of this historic home, enjoying the view ourselves
After the Civil War, Jefferson Davis was convicted of treason, lost his citizenship, and was sent to prison for 2 years. Jimmy Carter re-instated Davis' citizenship during the time of his presidency.
NEW ORLEANS
Today we took a ride to New Orleans, Louisiana, just to experience this quirky place. Plus I wanted to add another state to our travel map.
We stopped for lunch; had a cup of gumbo and a po boy shrimp sandwich. Afterwards we visited the Cafe du Monde and had one of their famous beignets. Delicious! I'm sure I exceeded my weight watchers' points for today.
Here's some other historical sights of the city:
Jackson Square
The Cathedral
The Riverwalk
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