Wanna cut a little rug, cher'?

This is probably the first trip I did any real pre-planning for, and really let myself cut loose with the pocketbook. There was lots of driving, involved, but that was part of the fun. I found some almost non-existent towns in Mississippi on the way down, and got to see a little of what life can be like there. Jazz fest was an absolute blast for a music lover. There were multiple stages... gospel, big band, blues, and my favorite, Cajun, where there were always feet stomping and swinging. On from there to the Everglades, where kayaking, canoeing, and hiking can all get you off the beaten path. Life teems all around. Take a little time, and you might see snakes, alligators, manitee, dolphins, cougars, and birds and insects galore.