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North America » United States » Louisiana » Avondale March 4th 2013

Geo: 29.9098, -90.2075Up early this morning (5 AM) and out of the hotel by 6. Car returned without any mishaps. Travelled a total of 1455 miles. The car was a pleasure to drive. It was fully equipped with all options including a full length sunroof. We had a tight connection at Dallas-Fort Worth. We had tried the day before to get a seat assignment without any luck. To our pleasant surprise we were able both get aisle and exit seats which will be nice because it is a 3.5 hour flight. Our connection in Seattle was also tight but went smoothly and the parking service arrived at the Bellingham airport to pick us up and get us to my car.The first portion of our trip was great being back in Louisiana and seeing the historical sites ... read more

North America » United States » Louisiana » Avondale March 3rd 2013

Geo: 29.9098, -90.2075Final day on the road except for the trip to the airport which is about 25 minutes from the hotel. Today we were headed west and passed through Biloxi again. This time we went to the downtown which is quite small but there is a small arts district with cute homes and shops. Travelled along the coast road where there are many very beautiful large homes. Communities along the way included Gulfport, Long Beach and Pass Christian. Many large homes have survived the hurricanes but there are also empty lots with gate posts, driveways but nothing else. There is very little elevation between the ocean and the lots so many homes are built on stilts. Interesting also to note the roof styles. It seems that hip roofs are better able to sustain the winds ... read more
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