16 July 2016         Natchez Trace State Park

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We let Jefferson yesterday at about 7:30a. Kind of a late start for us, but we decided not to get in a rush. We drove for 450 miles, spending the night at Natchez Trace State Park in Tennessee. We stayed here on our first trip to Newfoundland in 2006. According to our notes, it was just as hot then. Thank goodness for A/C! Another observation: In 2006 we were paying $2.85 for a gallon of diesel. Today we filled up for $2.05!

As a side note, the English word “trace” comes from the French word “tracier”, meaning a line of many footprints! The Natchez Trace holds special significance for Meriam and me. It seems our ancestors (on both sides of our family trees) traveled down the Natchez Trace as they settled (some initially in Louisiana and others in Texas in the early to mid 1800’s.) For many of us who live in Texas (particularly in East and North Texas) the same certainly holds true.

In the morning we took a short walk and were treated to several early morning vistas. We hope you enjoy a few serene photographs of the park in early morning.

Take particular notice of the reflections in the calm water and the early morning sunlight glow on the trees!