Memphis Bound, Our Journey to the Land of Kings

We prepared our house, took pictures, moved valuables to a safe place in the house and took what was most precious to us. Trixie got into the car about an hour before we left to make sure she got the best seat.

I took a last look at the house and thanked it for providing me safety and shelter, reminded it that it is strong and has been here almost 100 years through many tropical storms and a few hurricanes and told it that we would return.  Hugged my loving partner and cried a little.

We got into the car around 9:30AM Sunday morning to head out.  Looked like most on our block was leaving with the exception of one person.

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We got onto I-10 at St. Bernard Ave and headed west to I-55, we were shocked that we were the only ones on the road.  Very… next day after “Night of the Comets”

That all melted away once we hit the airport exit.  Traffic backed up there and stayed that way off and on until we reached Jackson.

Some camera crews set up on the contraflow side of I-10 interviewing evacuees.

A traffic jam is great for people watching.  This truck was awesome, loved the Saints spirit.

This is near the I-12 exit ramp. During contraflow, all exits are guarded to ensure cars do not pull off.  We saw state police, national guards and MDOT standing guard.  We were on the contraflow side on I-55.  This put us north bound on the southbound side of the interstate.  It is a little surreal.

On two of the overpasses along I-55 we had well wishers.  The smiley face was a little weird but I think their heart was in the right place.

The trip took 14 hours from our front door to the hotel room.  The trip is usually ~5.5 hours.  Though tedious and worrisome at times it was wonderful to be on the road with my partner and dog.  I will leave you with this…

My loving partner holds my hand.