Monday 28 April - travelling to Baton Rouge, LA

Woke to news on the tv this morning that Mayflower, Arkansas had suffered a severe tornado in the late afternoon yesterday.  Parts of the I-40 had been affected - we had driven along this road on Friday. Sixteen people killed.  It was a bit of a shock.  We'd also had a tornado somewhat north of Shreveport, but none in Bossier City.  David said he'd listened to a thunderstorm for about an hour from 3am, along with my snoring - needless to say, I heard nothing!

We went out for a look at Bass Pro Shop, breakfast and fuel and delayed leaving until 11am due to the still-current tornado warning for Bossier City.

The weather was still overcast, but not raining, so I started the drive to Baton Rouge.  I-49 to LaFayette was wonderful - very little traffic and a speed limit of 75mph!  Then we turned onto the I-10 to Baton Rouge.  It was very hot and humid when we arrived, storms to the north and a little rain.  Our hotel was right near the Louisiana Mall so we ventured out for a walk and some dinner at BJ's Restaurant and BrewHouse.

Ah.... so many beers, so little time!

Dave and I with our 'sampler' of beers and a pizza!