Monday, 2/16/2009, partly sunny, turning to sunny and cold. 16 degrees C. Last night, many lighted oil platforms were visible in the dark. Because of their size, the platforms are not usually as close as they appear. There were many more oil platforms today, until 1500 when the ship began the 10 hour trek up the Mississippi River to New Orleans. There are many birds in the river and adjacent salt marshes. I did not dance on the cargo hatch today. It was too cold. Supper was pork kabobs, fries and veggies. A jar of peanut butter appeared at breakfast! Because of schedule requirements and good luck, I am visiting New Orleans a second time, before I disembark in Houston in a few days. The picture today is from my last visit to the French Quarter in October.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Day 125 Mississippi River
Monday, 2/16/2009, partly sunny, turning to sunny and cold. 16 degrees C. Last night, many lighted oil platforms were visible in the dark. Because of their size, the platforms are not usually as close as they appear. There were many more oil platforms today, until 1500 when the ship began the 10 hour trek up the Mississippi River to New Orleans. There are many birds in the river and adjacent salt marshes. I did not dance on the cargo hatch today. It was too cold. Supper was pork kabobs, fries and veggies. A jar of peanut butter appeared at breakfast! Because of schedule requirements and good luck, I am visiting New Orleans a second time, before I disembark in Houston in a few days. The picture today is from my last visit to the French Quarter in October.
