From Joe Wheeler we went back to two spots we enjoyed on the way up river. Of course we passed lake houses along the way.
We went back to Florence Marina, then anchored at “the rockpile” more officially known as Hog Hollow Cemetery (prelock/flooding).
We are now at Aqua Yacht Harbor a large marina with many docks and other loopers we met at the rendezvous. Everyone is catching up on boat maintenance, laundry, provisioning, and sightseeing.
For the second time in a row our “car” was a truck. Brian is thrilled. But then I’m happy to see oak leaves on the ground !!
Today is a beautiful day in spite of the forecast for rain all week. Most loopers are watching the weather as we all are excited to be heading south on the Tennessee-TomBigbee waterway This part of the trip will be a different type of boating and we are sad to say goodbye to the inland rivers. Some of the prettiest boating we’ve ever seen.
We took the courtesy truck to Shiloh. Along the way we did see a great old place “3-way Hogg Shop” with a log cabin next to it. You are practically at the entrance to the park. That’s your turn on Red Sulfur Road, don’t miss it as you drive by like we did.
The park itself is impressive and solemn. The road is small so as you drive through you feel the battlefield on both sides of you. I had no idea how often the battles changed hands back and forth. Also unknown to me was how many smaller battles make up this battlefield during April 6-7, 1862. I would guess I was very busy passing notes during the time the civil war was being taught.
The Park is large and there are monuments and cannons on every field. The signs are color coded for Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama army battles. We probably spent the shortest time of any loopers at Shiloh, but it was better than being a looper that missed seeing Shiloh. Oh, and it didn’t hurt to see red and yellow leaves falling all around us. The Shiloh church reproduction that gave the battlefield its name was lovely.
Here are just some of the photos we took.
When you’re ashore, be careful of the foliage, you are in poison ivy country. You also need to be careful of the locals!
How interesting! The history I learned was so boring, and what you are seeing is really interesting and has meaning! I’m just so happy for the fun experiences you are having! And isn’t it great to be able to crawl into your own bed, every night! Love you!