Buccaneer SP, Waveband, MS
Calm winds got us out on the bikes before breakfast. We rode together for 3 miles locating some large live oak specimens just a block off of the beach. The neighborhood was completely destroyed by Katrina, but new homes built on stilts were more prevalent than last year. They give a good frame of reference to gauge the size of the trees. Then, I rode alone for six miles, rendezvousing with Penny for another two at the end.
After brunch, we got busy with grocery shopping, truck and trailer maintenance, a nap and winding down to happy hour and a tasty dinner of shrimp boudin grilled on the BBQ with steamed fresh veggies.
I have only seen the Gonzaga Bulldogs play basketball on TV once this season; the radio has been my only connection. Tonight’s rival is their conference nemesis, St. Mary’s, ranking #20 in the NCAA; the Zags are ranked #1, so a good game was on hand. In this area there are not a lot of sports bars, and the sports fans here probably want to watch their local favorites. So, I put on my Bulldog regalia and had my phone lead me to the closest establishment. Despite all of my preconceived negativity, I found a mostly empty joint with the game on ESPN. I got a seat at the bar right in front of the TV and watched the Zags win 74-64 while enjoying two beers. I was only 1.5 miles from our campsite, how cool is that?