Monday February 16, 2015

A great rest day. We had a lovely wander around the small town of Ocean Springs. It has a lovely downtown with small boutique shops, restaurants and old buildings.

I managed to get my gold chain repaired at a lovely little jewelers downtown. I chatted to an older lady who asked me where I found my accent. This is the oddest way, I have been asked where I was from. “Where did you find your accent”? I wanted to say I found it on the street, but I responded in the manner that it was asked. I am originally from Nottingham, England but we live in Canada. When I went back to pick up my chain the shop assistant welcomed me back in the store with a “Hello, Miss Jacqueline …..” I didn’t think people really spoke like that, but I guess they do in the south.

The train line ran about 20 metres from our hotel!

Of course it didn’t rain, during the day, but I got a lot done and we both needed a rest day.

I cleaned the bikes, did a little bit of washing, skyped Joy and my Dad and updated the blog. Very productive day. Ralf has been busy editing the photos he has taken.

One of the things we didn’t realize is that it is mardi gras season. Mardi gras is not just celebrated in New Orleans, it is celebrated throughout Alabama and Mississippi. There are parades throughout the week-end and tomorrow is the last day. I hope we don’t get caught up in any road detours.