529 miles to our destination. New Orleans here we come.

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- You can pray for me, I'll think for you.
- When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

Don't hang out with Botnst and John Doe for any length of time, if YOU WANT TO MAKE IT OUT ALIVE. Bwahahahhahahaaaaa!!!!!

Have fuN!

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I haven't made that drive in over 15 years and when I did I had a meeting in Shreveport. The interstate was not complete South of Alexandria at the time so it was a tough drive. Are you going to Houston and over or through Shreveport?

Have a safe trip!

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Shrevport. We are 28 miles from the i220 cut off. I take over driving when we find a rest stop. So far the E300 is doing very well. She is a good cruiser. Should be at the hotel at 4:03 according to the GPS.

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- With out god, life is everything.
- God is an ever receding pocket of scientific ignorance that's getting smaller and smaller as time moves on..." Neil DeGrasse Tyson
- You can pray for me, I'll think for you.
- When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

Love N'Orleans!!

Have fun. Drink a couple for your peachparts pals!!

Ever been to Coop's Place down in the Quarter? Excellent locals restaurant.

Can't wait for JazzFest when I get to go back.

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This is our first time here. It will be a short trip. Going back hometown wed. The parade wet right in front of our hotel so we went t get fuel and will try it again

we averaged about 70 coming here so fuel mileage was 31 MPG. Not to bad.

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- With out god, life is everything.
- God is an ever receding pocket of scientific ignorance that's getting smaller and smaller as time moves on..." Neil DeGrasse Tyson
- You can pray for me, I'll think for you.
- When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

It took us about two hours to get to the hotel. There was a Mardi Gras parade in front of the hotel so roads were closed and traffic was hellacious. We had dinner at the Palace Cafe. Great food. Crashed at the hotel and we will hit the town tomorrow.

This was our first long road trip in the E300. I was amazed (I guess I should have known better) at how easy the trip was. 9 hours in the car and I was not all that worn out. Not nearly as much as I thought I would be.

I think we will hit the Garden district tomorrow and then go from there.

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- With out god, life is everything.
- God is an ever receding pocket of scientific ignorance that's getting smaller and smaller as time moves on..." Neil DeGrasse Tyson
- You can pray for me, I'll think for you.
- When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

I liked the Columns (?) hotel when I was there. Took a streetcar from the French Quarter to see it as I recall. Setting for the movie Pretty Baby.

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David,

Is it now all Interstate from Shreveport to N.O.?

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Yes. all interstate. Quite a few miles of suspended interstate over the swamps and stuff. Quite an interesting drive. The road quality of the interstate in LA is quite different from TX though. Not horrible but not ass good.

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- With out god, life is everything.
- God is an ever receding pocket of scientific ignorance that's getting smaller and smaller as time moves on..." Neil DeGrasse Tyson
- You can pray for me, I'll think for you.
- When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

Yes the elevated Interstate between N.O. and LaFayette is indeed interesting. Makes you wonder if you might be doing just as well by boat.

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Check out The Avenue Pub off St Charles. You will not be disappointed if you are a fan of good beer.

Noted for next visit...

Cooter Bown's is another excellent place for beer fans. Not a tourist destination either.

Cooter Brown's Tavern, Grill & Oyster Bar - A New Orleans Classic!!

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1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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