Yes, we are tourists

Currently in Biloxi, MS
Next up: New Orleans and then Beaumont and Corpus Christi, TX


It has been cold, but sunny here.  Here is our new best friend.

A small space heater that we move from place to place in the coach to keep us warm.  It has made a huge difference!

Because of the weather, we decided to take a short nature walk in Gulfport versus going to the National Forest for a longer hike.  The Clower-Thornton Nature Trail is being improved, we assume after Hurricane Katrina.  It was a short walk, but pretty.

We decided not to try this bridge.  This one is up next for improvement, I hope!

When these trees mature, this is going to be a beautiful trail.

As most of you know, my husband is a model train nut.  If you've ever seen our house at Christmas, you know how much he enjoys his hobby! Gulfport has a significant model railroad club with a 3 room museum - Stations 1, 2, and 3.  They have display cases with trains all the way back to 1895 through current.
There are trains of different scales throughout the museum.

In addition, there is a wonderful, detailed Lego train display.

Here is a shot of their garden display.  There are 4 different running trains here.

A visit to Gulfport wouldn't be complete with out seeing the World's Largest Rocking chair!  We walked through the showroom and met the fourth generation family who still makes oak furniture here.  It was interesting learning a bit about their business - there are not too many small, old family businesses left in the USA!

We're still looking for the World's second largest ball of Twine! (National Lampoon vacation reference).

You probably notice that I don't post much about restaurants we have visited, but I couldn't pass this one up.  The owner of the campground we are staying at suggested Taranto's and we are glad he did!  One of the best meals we have had, and of course regional cuisine.
We tried the boiled crawfish.

It's a bit of work to peel the tail, but worth it!

The restaurant is small and very cute.  And the people SO nice - they showed us how to eat the crawfish.  We also tried the gumbo and po boys.  Wonderful.  We are going back tomorrow before we leave for NOLA!