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Staying near the Mighty Mississippi River in New Roads, LA


















 As the land flattens out we are more efficient and covering more ground. Road conditions vary and we experience rough roads, roads with no shoulder and single lane bridges. We crossed through the Atchafalaya killing fields today (famous body dump area). Saw more poverty, beauty of the little towns and dodged a few dogs. Solid 75 miles.

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  1. You guys are clicking off the miles now!!! Welcome back to THE SOUTH!!!

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    1. It helps to not be climbing mountains and crossing deserts.

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  2. I've never herd of these killing fields but I will google. Great photos!

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  3. More great pics and one of my favs is the shadow pictures of you guys on the bike.

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