Janet wrote:
After that, it's back to the Gulf Coast for the
remainder of the trip.



Just a thought. Last time I looked, the Adventure Cycling Route went
through some areas of the Gulf Coast that were devestated by Hurricane
Katrina. You may have to re-think your route through areas that are
still not rebuilt.

Janet

Janet,

that's a great point.

However, from relatives I have in the near vicinity, I understand that
most of the essential infrastructure is workable now. While I won't be
spending much money in any of the areas I pass through, I imagine they
can use every penny they can get. So, I wouldn't dream of bypassing
them unless absolutely necessary. Besides, I'd like to see first hand
the remnants of the devestation.

Scott