Photos and Story By: Ken Hulsey
Last weekend, Terri and I ventured to Natchez, Mississippi to attend the annual Balloon Festival. Watching the vibrant hot air balloons soar overhead evoked cherished memories of my time living in Albuquerque. This nostalgic experience filled my heart with joy. We're already eager to return next year.
After the balloons had drifted out of sight, we decided to head downtown for coffee and a bite to eat. The area was bustling with tourists, and the prime dining spots were packed, so we opted to find a quieter place. A quick online search led us to The Donut Shop, which was conveniently located. The drive allowed us to take in the scenic downtown sights, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The Donut Shop lived up to its reputation - the food, especially the delicious donuts, was outstanding. If you're ever in the area, we highly recommend stopping by.
Natchez is a truly wonderful destination that captivated Terri and me. We were enchanted by the town's amazing sights and abundance of places to explore. In fact, we vowed to return in just a few weeks to continue our discovery of Natchez. Neither of us can wait to revisit this newfound favorite, as we plan to make it one of our regular "go-to" destinations from now on.
Despite being fully immersed in the experience, I managed to capture a few memorable photos.
After the balloons had drifted out of sight, we decided to head downtown for coffee and a bite to eat. The area was bustling with tourists, and the prime dining spots were packed, so we opted to find a quieter place. A quick online search led us to The Donut Shop, which was conveniently located. The drive allowed us to take in the scenic downtown sights, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The Donut Shop lived up to its reputation - the food, especially the delicious donuts, was outstanding. If you're ever in the area, we highly recommend stopping by.
On our way back downtown, we stopped at the Live Oak Nursery & Garden Center. We had spotted the place earlier and couldn't resist a visit. If a store advertises plants or antiques, we're sure to check it out. And Live Oak happened to sell both, which was perfect for us.
The nursery had an impressive selection of unique and wonderful plants - the kind you don't typically find in central Louisiana. We had a hard time restraining ourselves from filling the car's trunk, but ultimately chose two plants we loved dearly. And the prices were amazing - we walked out with two large plants and a terracotta pot for just $20.
We have a feeling we'll be making the trip to Live Oak the next time we need to purchase plants. The variety, quality, and value were simply unbeatable.
After acquiring our new plants, we drove back downtown and parked. Our plan was simply to stroll through the neighborhood and explore. Standing at the corner of Orleans Street and Jehlen Alley, we surveyed our surroundings, unsure which way to go. We ultimately followed the path of least resistance down Jehlen, entering a quaint, peaceful neighborhood of cottages adorned with wonderful hanging balloon and glass ornaments in the trees. The perfect fall weather, with a gentle breeze, created a serene, idyllic morning.
We circled back to Orleans Street and headed towards downtown. The houses were again decked out for fall and Halloween, with one homeowner going all-out on the spooky decorations. This included a giant skeleton, massive spider webs (complete with giant spiders), and skeletons riding yard flamingos. The "Presidents Are Temporary, Wu-Tang Is Forever" sign was a nice touch as well. Walking through the neighborhood, it felt more like a quaint New England town than the deep South. It was a peaceful, almost magical experience for the both of us.
We have a feeling we'll be making the trip to Live Oak the next time we need to purchase plants. The variety, quality, and value were simply unbeatable.
After acquiring our new plants, we drove back downtown and parked. Our plan was simply to stroll through the neighborhood and explore. Standing at the corner of Orleans Street and Jehlen Alley, we surveyed our surroundings, unsure which way to go. We ultimately followed the path of least resistance down Jehlen, entering a quaint, peaceful neighborhood of cottages adorned with wonderful hanging balloon and glass ornaments in the trees. The perfect fall weather, with a gentle breeze, created a serene, idyllic morning.
We circled back to Orleans Street and headed towards downtown. The houses were again decked out for fall and Halloween, with one homeowner going all-out on the spooky decorations. This included a giant skeleton, massive spider webs (complete with giant spiders), and skeletons riding yard flamingos. The "Presidents Are Temporary, Wu-Tang Is Forever" sign was a nice touch as well. Walking through the neighborhood, it felt more like a quaint New England town than the deep South. It was a peaceful, almost magical experience for the both of us.
Natchez is a truly wonderful destination that captivated Terri and me. We were enchanted by the town's amazing sights and abundance of places to explore. In fact, we vowed to return in just a few weeks to continue our discovery of Natchez. Neither of us can wait to revisit this newfound favorite, as we plan to make it one of our regular "go-to" destinations from now on.
Despite being fully immersed in the experience, I managed to capture a few memorable photos.
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