After departing T74 Taylor, Texas at 8:30 AM, we stopped for lunch at KCWF Chenault Airport in Lake Charles.
Taking a break at Million Air FBO at Chenault Airport in Lake Charles. Very friendly & helpful staff.
An aerial view of Pat's Rest-a-While Restaurant in Mandeville on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain.
Hangaring the gyro at KASD Airport in Slidell and picking up rental car for the next leg of our adventure.
Abita Springs is a tree lined little hamlet about five miles north of Interstate 12 and Lake Pontchartrain.
A short drive to Abita Springs Hotel in the quiet community of Abita Springs, Louisiana.
Hey Dayton, would you like to hoop?
Downtown Gulfport is seeing signs of new life with restaurants, hotels and twice daily Amtrak service to Mobile and New Orleans.
Arriving in Mobile from Gulfport on Amtrak's Mardi Gras service.
A lot like Savannah, the fountain in the park serves as a meeting place for visitors to downtown Mobile.
Hungry for Shrimp or Roast Beef PoBoy? Debris Poboys in Mobile piles it high atop fresh Leidenheimer bread brought in daily from New Orleans.
Downtown Mobile is filled with historical buildings along with sidewalk picnic tables to cool off with a cold beverage.
The Mobile River is within walking distance of downtown and serves as a shipbuilding and maintenance port.
Looking out the window on Amtrak's westbound Mardi Gras service, the sun is beginning to set on the Ocean Springs Bridge, connecting Ocean Springs and Biloxi.
Back in Gulfport, the recently restored Markham Hotel was a welcome stay within walking distance of downtown and the Gulfport Harbor.
The Markham Hotel rooftop bar is a great way to end the day with a a nighttime view of the Gulfport coastline.
The recently opened Downtowner is a popular breakfast spot for locals and out of towners.
Gulfport Harbor is a good place to walk around and see the sights as folks climb aboard the boat to Ship Island.
We're back in the air and crossing Lake Pontchartrain with a view of New Orleans on the horizon.
Crossing The Mississippi River as we head west.
500 feet above traffic on I10, we're homeward bound to Texas. Thanks for sharing this fantastic GyroTrip with us. Until next time, Enjoy the Journey.