Still in Columbus

71 lo / 88 high

Friday we rented a car and did some touring. First we drove to the Waverly Plantation. This is reported to be the most photographed house in Mississippi. With that fact you'd think that it would be easy to find. Wrong, we drove right passed it once and barely found it the second time. No signs, just a brick fence with an open gate and you can't see the mansion from the road. It was built in the 1850's and through the early part of the 1900's it was vacant because the descendants of the owner didn't want to live there. In 1962 the current owner bought the house and spent 27 years restoring it. He still lives there today and vacates his quarters daily when the house is open to the public.

We then went to Columbus Air Force Base and did our grocery shopping. After dropping off at the boat we headed into Columbus to see Tennessee Williams home in addition to many of the old southern mansions in town.

Yesterday was football day. I managed to change the transmission oil and filter as well as fill the water tanks after Ann did several loads of laundry. Having a washer/dryer on board has been a Godsend. Sue & John joined us for some of the games and John made chicken etouffee for our dinner. We've enjoyed taking turns making our gastric delights and sharing.