We woke up a little sore and with very little motivation to get back in the canoe. I wonder why?
We took it a bit easier today and didn't push quite so hard. We stopped around 11:30 in Natchez, MS with the hopes of getting lunch. We pulled up to a boat landing and chatted with some people who suggested a diner right near the boat landing. They also told us about a casino buffet but were unsure as to the price. We walked to the casino to inquire about the price, fully thinking we would turn around and head back to the diner. When the man at the entrance told us the price, however, our minds were instantly made up to gorge ourselves on crummy casino food. Seven Dollars!
After three plates full of chicken, potatoes, rolls, gravy, beef tips, rice, shrimp, asparagus, zucchini, and more, I went back up for a slice of pie and ice cream. It was incredible. And it was also terrible. I loved it and I hated it. I felt instantly stronger but at the same time never wanted a nap so bad in my life. I was proud of myself for eating so much but also disgusted that all of that could fit in my belly.
Thus the ambivalence.
The rest of the day was spent trying to stay awake while paddling and trying to decide if I should ever step foot in a buffet again. The answer is probably no.
We finally got back out of the boat around 7:30 to set up camp. My legs are fully atrophied. Dinner was very light. Seven Freaking Dollars...
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