Spent some time in Vicksburg, Miss. It is on the Mississippi River and was the location of an important battle in the Civil War because it involved control of the river that was important to the North. The Confederates resisted the siege for 46 days before surrendering to Grant. There is a 16 mile one way road that winds through the difficult terrain and chronicles the long battle. It is beautifully done with great information and HUNDREDS of monuments to the various groups and officers of the approximately 90,000 men who fought.

Vicksburg is another really old city with many buildings from the 1700s and plantations in the area. It is now also the home to 4 large casino complexes. We could not help but laugh, in view of the recent news events, when we passed the "Nappy Roots Styling Salon"!

There are some interesting "houses" down near the shores of the river. They are sort of trailers that are up on scafoldings about 30 feet in the air. Obviously they are expecting high water. We have seen the high water marks on the sea wall. The highest was from 1923 and was 56 feet. Actually, it said it would have been 56 feet if the levy had held!

We have had some serious rain today and were under another tornado watch. We positioned ourselves well and have had no problems. Computer helpful again!