On the Coast

We left Troy after breakfast and traveled the back roads of southern Alabama south towards the coast.  The primary industry seems to be cattle and cotton, along with many cemeteries, many that look very old, scattered along the highway.  Along the way, there are a couple of small towns that have put massive speed humps on the highway as you go through their town!  We came across a strange sight in Glenwood - several large vultures were sitting on the peak of a small house next to the road.  Circling low overhead were about a dozen hawks.  It looked like something from "The Birds"!  We passed through a couple of nice, small towns, Atmore, AL and AndalUSiA, AL. (as seen on the side of the local Ford dealership).  We stopped for lunch at Felix's Fish Camp in Spanish Fort, AL, then continued through the very nice area of downtown of Mobile, AL where the streets are lined with large live oaks.  Unfortunately, many buildings are empty or in need of renovation.  Then along the coast highway into Mississippi, passing through Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Biloxi and Gulfport.  We got to the registration area about 5 minutes too late so will have to go there in the morning.  Although this is the first day, there are already many great cars cruising up and down the coast highway.  We're staying at the Beau Rivage hotel and casino.  It's a great deal - if I lose enough money in the casino, my room is free!!  But, by the time we got to the hotel, checked in and ate, it was too dark for any pictures.  Will get plenty tomorrow.  Stay tuned.

 PS.  Just heard that there are 4882 cars preregistered!

The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino