We headed for the Davis Bayou Campground at Ocean Springs, Mississippi. We got on I-10 west. When we got to the Mississippi border, we stopped at the welcome station. Not only was it very nice, they had GREAT COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE.
We finally got to the Ocean Springs area, got off of I-10 and headed toward the campground.
There were two RV's in line in front of us as we pulled into Davis Bayou. We quickly noticed that the park was almost full and it is "first come, first served.." the two RV's in front of us kept on going around the loop in the park, leaving behind the parking spot we took. They found spots but we really like ours.
Davis is a beautiful little National Park Campground nestled in Ocean Springs but still part of the Gulf Springs National Seashore. We are parked next to a huge Live Oak tree with water and electricity for $8 per night (with our senior pass).
Davis Bayou Campground has nice restrooms that are heated, with showers and everything.
Yesterday was DAY TRIP to New Orleans. Take I-10 and follow the signs to the French Quarter. Here's some of what we saw.
We drove Bourbon and Decatur Streets. We saw the Mississippi River. We went from the French Quarter to the area around Tulane University. Would you believe they have street cars.
It was time for lunch. We were looking for authentic gumbo and jambalaya. We read a review about a place called "Crabby Jacks." A six mile drive to an "industrial area" produced this:
Crabby Jack's should have been on Diners, Drive-In's and Dives. There was very little seating and lots of character AND lots of people inside. 10 minutes after ordering, we walked out with gumbo, jambalaya, and a king-sized pulled-pork "po-boy" sandwich. We sat in the truck, eating our delicious food, listening to smooth jazz and contemplating New Orleans.
We saw a lot of people wandering around a zillion restaurants and joints looking for "something." They probably heard that New Orleans is "the place to be" during Mardi Gra." To put it kindly, the areas we checked out around the French Quarter looked kinda dirty and crowded and we noticed the voodoo shops and porn pits. We're just not into "that kinda thing." I will say this: New Orleans is interesting.
We worshiped this morning at Crossroads on the Coast - a Nazarene church here in Ocean Springs. It reminded us of New Covenant somewhat. They were friendly and we heard a great message. The nearest Free Methodist Church is 3-4 hours away.
Sheryl just did a load of laundry in our portable RV washing machine. We are headed out tomorrow with the goal to get to Arizona eventually. We're not sure yet where we will wind up before we get there.
It went down to 28 degrees HERE at Davis Campground last night and it's going down to 30 degrees tonight. We are still looking for warmth. Maybe we'll find it in Arizona or sooner. You can find out during the next blog.
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