Heading for Home (Our Last Post for Winter 2014)

All good things must come to an end.  Our time here is Natchez is wrapping-up on Friday when we head back toward Wisconsin.  We have truly enjoyed our time here at Blueberry Hill Cottage.  Our hosts, Carol and Braxton Hobdy, have been tremendously welcoming and given us great information about the area.  We have had the pleasure of sitting on their front porch talking about our families and our lives... what a treat!  If you ever find yourself coming to this area (and we definitely recommend it) stay at Blueberry Hill!  You will love it!!

Carol and Braxton at the front of their home overlooking the Mississippi

Enjoying some wine and cheese on the front porch

Natchez Highlights:
- Our most favorite thing of all in Natchez was the people.  They were very interesting, always ready to chat and tell you their story. We received many tips about where to go and what to see in the area.
- The setting for Blueberry Hill Cottage. The river was constantly changing and moving with barges pushing supplies day and night. 

The sunsets were breathtaking

-The Natchez Trace National Park was one of our favorite places to visit. 

Walking on a sunken part of the Trace. I imagine it would be even prettier when the trees have leafed-out.

- The river constantly gave us something to watch.  Yesterday the American Queen riverboat made its first appearance in Natchez.  The passengers disembark and tour city sights for the day.

Docked Under the Hill

The calliope played Down By the Riverside as it pulled away from the dock.

- Gene was able to golf a few times.  I even went with him to drive the cart when he went to the city course. 

- The antebellum homes of the city were something to behold

- The Natchez City Cemetery is about 1/2 mile down the road and is considered to be one of the most interesting cemeteries in all of the south.

The Turning Angel is the most famous statue in the Natchez Cemetery.  She marks the grave of 5 young women killed in a fire in Natchez in 1908.  At night she is supposed to turn her head as cars go by... Gene and I can say that we saw her do that one evening.

- I have mentioned only a fraction of the things we found fun and entertaining in this area.  Natchez is well worth a visit.

We wanted to give a special thanks to Brian and Linda Walter who watch our house while we are gone, Gene's brother, Douglas, who bravely and happily takes care of our parrot Paulie and also my sister Rose who keeps us in touch by taking care of our mail.  We wouldn't be able to go away for two months without you. 

Gene and I are looking forward to re-connecting with everyone soon in WI.