Been on the river so long we are all going crazy! Skinny, sunburned, koo-koo and straight-up rugged at this point in the journey, we are in Cajun Country now.
Rainbow during a quick moving storm, we pushed right on through it to make it to an island for camping. Sunsets seem to be more brilliant after storms.
Met Zach kayaking down the river, he started in Wisconsin on the exact same day we did, July 14. He posts on his facebook. Zach floated with us for a couple hours through the storm, towing his kayak alongside. We all celebrated as we drifted past the last part of the state of Mississippi and entered into our first and only continuous state, Louisiana. It was enjoyable finding another adventurer on the river, sharing stories about the past 8 weeks and having a potato dinner together. Good luck on the rest of your journey Zach, it was great to have met you!
Discovered some wild boar on the banks, but we weren’t close enough for pictures or to take them down with a .22 rifle. We did however catch some cows having a drink on the rivers edge in the morning fog.
A Roseate Spoonbill and White Heron on the bank later that day. There have been tons of birds on the entire trip; the change in climate has produced fantastic and interesting changes in the bird species as we’ve descended down the river.
Coming into Baton Rouge today! Juicy burgers and possibly a LSU game await us in this major city, our LAST until New Orleans.
As of now, we are planning to pass New Orleans on Tuesday and turn off on the Gulf outlet canal. By doing this we’ll have to float about 40 miles through industrial bayou, but it will allow us to spill out into the actual Gulf of Mexico! We will then ride the coast for about 20 miles to a nice beach in the state of Mississippi where we will be having our party Saturday night. Everybody is welcome, please contact us for more details 🙂
Just met ya at Marie laveau’s voodoo shop. I read bits of your story, and it’s amazing!!! I am still super jealous…lol. have lots of fun! Hopefully your good much charms bring you awesome luck!
Keep truckin….
meg
I’m from St. Paul. I live in New Orleans. Been following your progress. Live about a mile from the Mississippi. Would love to say hi when you pass thru nola. Phone is best: 718-415-0890
This is all muse to my own love for the Mississippi. I grew up by the river in St. Paul(Crosby Lake area) and have always dreamed of going down The Mighty Mississippi. Thank you so much for the posts and photos. What a great adventure! You guys rock!
Amazing Boys Simply Amazing Need I say more !
~Bless You Both~
Love the stories.. Book to come’?
Today show must be next 😉
BTW-forgot to mention during your travels I got to kittens and named them Forrest and Jenny; of course in honor of your trip. I thought about Huck and Tom but I got a female and a male so didn’t fit.
Bet you are craving Louisiana shrimp Po-Boys by now. We’re back here party planning! Can’t wait to see you on the Gulf of Mexico beach!
Have FUN tomorrow. First home game in our revamped stadium. Too fun to miss. “Laissez Le Bon Temps Roulette”
@BarrelRaftBoys Absolutely amazing, fellas.
You guys are awesome!