Bucks Slows It Down A Bit

Needing a break from the noise and activity Buck headed to the place that always helped him relax... water. The mighty Mississippi is perfect for this.

The Natchez is an authentic paddle wheel boat and you can roam around it even visiting the engine room.  Before the boat takes off  you are treated to a calliope concert.

and then for the first hour the tour is narrated,  followed by a live jazz band playing for the second hour  Music is everywhere in N'Awlins and is what makes the place come alive.

And he's rollin'
Rollin'
Rollin'
Rollin'
Rollin' on the river

Buck Visits N'Or Leans

He is astounded by the things he finds there,  it's not like anyplace he's been before...

Buck was used to dollar stores... found them comfortable but these were very different! 

Buck was going to have to watch his step in New Orleans until he figured out how it worked.. slow and steady Buck. 

Buck Enjoys Mobile, Alabama

A sleepy and quiet place on a monday morning but some interesting items to be seen.  First, some food..

and then a visit to the police museum to learn about new and unusual things..

like blasting caps and the fact that crime does not pay...

 

and finally the fact that a half day is really enough to take in Mobile. 

Buck Enters Alabama

Buck's first taste of Alabama was a bit scary...

 
But he soon forgot about that when he visited a restaurant that is very unusual and a lot of fun.
Lamberts is famous for the way they serve their delicious food - side dishes are handed out by wandering wait staff and you just ask for whatever they have in their pots whenever you like and hot rolls straight from the oven are simply tossed to the crowd at regular intervals.  You signal that you'd like a roll and the fella heaves it across the room and the heads of other patrons.  If you're ever in or passing Foley Alabama (also offered in 2 other franchise locations - see web site) it is highly recommended that you visit the Lambert family ! 

www.throwedrolls.com

Buck had an absolutely fantatic time - 2 wings up!

Buck Goes Gulfing

Sitting around the pool Buck was enjoying the lazy afternoon when he overheard the group discussing  a proposed road trip.  Apparently they were planning to travel around the Gulf of  Mexico, past the Florida panhandle and into Alabama and Louisiana.  “R-r-r-r-r-r-oad Trip!” screamed Buck in his head although he wasn’t really sure what a road trip entailed.  He heard plans to stop in Mobile and New Orleans and he got a little frightened when he heard about ghost tours in above ground cemetaries and the voodoo that is a part of the culture of new orleans.

Still a little hungover,  Buck struggled a bit to pack up his things spurred on by his excitement.  The chatter of the group told him they’d be enjoying jazz and blues bands and an environment  different  from any that Buck had known to date.  “There is just so much to do and see outside of the store”, thought Buck.  He was grateful that he was allowed to explore this new and interesting world and he vowed to share as much of his experiences as he could so that other ducks would know too.   He wanted them to know that if they got the chance to go…. they should,  even if it was a bit scary to head into brand new territory.   That became Buck’s mission.  To spread that  word.  Go!

The travel group was unsure of how long they’d be on the road trip – they were going to see how things rolled.  Given that Buck’s new mission was to boldly go…  this suited him fine.  He was in good hands and a wonderful mood as he tucked himself in that night.  “Marty Gra?” wondered Buck “Who is that guy?”. 

Buck Learns About Hangovers

Birthday-ville

Funny that both the ambassador and his sister (Mrs. Snowbird) celebrated birthdays one day apart.  Yessiree, it's party time!