Georgia to New Mexico - Part 3

Another chilly morning and it couldn't be better for towing.  Although today it looks like we may have to navigate in some rain before we get to our next stop, Delhi, LA.  Another nice weather feature continuing today is that we will have a gentle wind at our back.  The fuel economy of Big Gulp has been around 10.5 mpg, that's pretty good for weighing in at 31,000 pounds and presenting 35 sq ft to the wind in the form of an end cap for the 5th wheel.

Today our entire day will be spent west bound on I-20 except for the quick on/off from and to the campgrounds.  For the most part I-20 is a good road, heavy with truck traffic as one would expect, that is until approaching large towns/cities, then it gets a little dodgy.  Meridian, Jackson and Vicksburg, Mississippi got a little uncomfortable.  Cracks, potholes and uneven segments really put the suspension through its paces.

Our goal for the day is Poverty Point Reservoir State Park just outside of the one-street berg of Delhi, LA.  Like yesterday we are arriving around 2:00 in the afternoon.  When we told our kids of our itinerary they gave us a sideways look when they heard the name of campground.  It took some convincing to get them to believe it was a nice place.

Poverty Point Reservoir Campground is relatively new.  Campsites are
roomy now but when all the trees they have planted mature,
they are going to be a real bear to get around with a big rig.

Ending our day in a beautiful park with broken storm clouds.

We had our hopes up that we would have access to some good Cajun or creole cooking but it was not to be.  The community of Delhi was extremely small and had little to offer in the way of dining choices.  We ended up in a small Mexican food place having taco salads.  We found the one fuel station, filled up and headed home for the night.  Tomorrow will necessitate a longer driving day, our normal 4 or 5 hour driving time will drop us short of where we need to be to get to our final destination on time.