Ride to Biloxi

On Sunday, Doc and Poncho rode from Lafitte's to the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Mike and Doug met us at Lafitte's to send us off, but couldn't come along because of another engagement.

We took Old 90 through New Orleans East and Lake Catherine. The Chef and Rigolets bridges are open, and a new bridge for the Rigolets is being built right along side the old one (as is being done at the Twin Span). We continued through to Mississippi, where we crossed the new span at Bay St. Louis.

The beaches were gorgeous--beautiful white sands. But until we got to Biloxi, there were no buildings across the street. Except for Waffle Houses. No hotels until the Island View Casino in Gulfport. When we got to Biloxi, we saw our first Holiday Inn or other name brand motel. So it's still pretty bleak along the beach.

We ate at the buffet (of course), then Poncho blew some money on some unresponsive slot machines.

We took the fast route home (I-10) as by 2pm the heat was unbearable and we both just wanted to get home -- Poncho to his pool, and me to my loving wife (hey, babe!).

Cavalier miles: 190.

Dinner ride: Next Wednesday, July 18 -- Meet at Lafitte's BY 6:30pm. Where are we going? Suggestions are welcome.

Doc