Day 5 - Vicksburg, mile 437

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December 9th 2016

Published: June 22nd 2017

Geo: 32.3501, -90.8815A beautiful day, but a bracing -2 deg C when we started out. Very unusual for the South, where mild winters are the norm.Really interesting battlefield tour today, recounting the 47-day Siege of Vicksburg. The Confederate defeats here and at Gettysburg, both in early July 1863, are considered pivotal events in the course of the Civil War. With the fall of the heavily forti... Read Full Entry

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18th December 2016

Lowie
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I'm envious. Vicksburg is a bucket-lister for me. But, since I am in Birmingham ...4+ hours drive away ...I am looking good!Lowie

28th December 2016

Ruth
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How amazing Kaylene. Great photos of amazing places. We have just arrived home from our Bundaberg/Sunshine Coast Christmas festivities and are having a few quiet days. Talk soon. Ruth x

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Day 5 - Vicksburg, mile 437

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