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On Friday, April 15, 2011 we leave Lafayette, head north then east, and then north again following the Mississippi to Natchez, MS. As the route approaches the river there are through large cultivated areas, bird hunting camps, and flood control facilities, but few signs of human habitation.

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We leave Lafayette, head north then east, and then north again following the Mississippi to Natchez, MS. As the route approaches the river there are through large cultivated areas, bird hunting camps, and flood control facilities, but few signs of human habitation. Cell phone service does not exist.

[0:25] Leaving Lafayette heading north through rural Louisiana passing Opelousas in St. Landry Parish
[0:37] At Lebeau, LA in St. Landry Parish we turn east toward the Mississippi.
[0:52] At Bayou Current, LA in St. Landry Parish we reach the river and turn north.
[1:01] Driving north parallel to the Mississippi levies.
[1:24] Passing a series of flood control structures
[3:05] An isolated oil well
[3:35] Approaching Natchez, MS. Pause the tour and zoom in and out to examine the rough terrain and the steep bluffs cut by the river.
[3:36] We take a short drive through the streets and then stop for the night at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Natchez.

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