Mar. 15 – Morgan City, LA

Day 9 – Civilization

Morgan City Docks

Travel was slow today…we had a strong current against us so it made our slow boat even slower. The banks of the ICW are getting higher and there are a lot more trees. We are docked in Morgan City which is located on the Atchafalaya River. It’s not the best facilities, but we have electricity and water. We really were in need of water. Yeah for longer showers

I finally made room in the freezer for an ice tray…I really have missed my ice! Stan made improvements on the shower…now the shower curtain won’t attack him. It’s amazing after being on the boat for a week…the small things that are making us happy.

The neighborhood right off the docks is made up of nice old homes, city hall, the library, a park and several nice restaurants. The only problem we found was the restaurants are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Everyone one we've met is very friendly and we got directions to a little family run place called Rita Mae’s. We had a nice home cooked dinner. On the way back to the boat we talked to several people sitting on their porches. How southern can you get? We really had a great time…talking to the local people is our favorite part of the trip.

Cote Blanche Cable Ferry - Cars are transported on this ferry by pulling a cable across the ICW

Railroad bridge is up so boats can go by

Our home for the night - Morgan City Docks

Railroad bridge down with a train crossing

Morgan City city hall

Rita Mae's Kitchen