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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: tazio on June 18, 2017, 07:59:58 PM

Title: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: tazio on June 18, 2017, 07:59:58 PM: Just when you think New Orleans is WAY on down there in the very interesting state of Louisiana, I learned of Venice.
Nice Italian sounding place I thought to myself, I had lived in a Venice Florida 30+ years ago. Turns out this ones the last community down the Mississippi accessible by motorcycle, and it is the southern terminus of the Great River Road. This has earned the town the nickname "The end of the world". Count me in!
I pack up the Griso, leave work early this past Tues, and head out of Atlanta(30 min north there of) for a pre-arranged Airboat ride through marsh land involving alligators and other critters...
This area of the country is so beautiful, people find a way to carry on. Weather be damned.
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Gators and an Airboat, wonderful combination!
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Free-Loader looking for marshmellow bits hops a ride on our boat..
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Finally make it to Venice
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I'll leave THIS road to the Stelvio's!
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Ferry over the mighty Mississippi
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Most evening travel will involve a good clean up after.. Mmmmm tastes like chicken!
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Fort Jackson along the Miss. An historic masonry fort located some 40 miles up river from the mouth of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish.
It was constructed as a coastal defense of New Orleans between 1822 and 1832.
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On over to Grand Isle. about 30 miles by boat, 180 on the Guzzi..
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Meal of Redfish. More Mmmm..
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Great ride, great food and people. 1500 miles, 4-1/2days, and a wee bit of rain just to make it interesting.

Can't wait to go back! Hope you enjoyed the report!
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Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on June 18, 2017, 08:42:56 PM: Sure did. :smiley: Thanks! :thumb:
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: Aaron D. on June 18, 2017, 09:27:06 PM: Nice report, nice Griso.
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: Psychopasta on June 18, 2017, 09:57:07 PM: Great report. I've always loved the Griso. - P
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: PJPR01 on June 18, 2017, 10:37:53 PM: Nicely done! Bug central for sure...Griso looks amazing as always!
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: Tom H on June 18, 2017, 11:41:17 PM: Always like the travel posts with pics.

Thank you for taking the time to post!!
Tom
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: Texas Turnip on June 19, 2017, 06:07:27 AM: Wonderful post with pics as it has been at least 30 years since I've been to Venice, LA. Then the road ended at the entrance to a chemical plant Oh, no gravel, just oyster shells instead.

Now take the Griso to the headwaters of the Miss in Minn and walk across the Miss.

Tex
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: cruzziguzzi on June 19, 2017, 09:15:28 AM: And a RED airboat at that!

Todd.
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: pebra on June 19, 2017, 12:14:58 PM: Many thanks, I enjoyed that, also as inspiration for possible travel.
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: Zoom Zoom on June 19, 2017, 12:43:28 PM: Simply fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

ZZ
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: Bill Hagan on June 19, 2017, 01:19:07 PM: Quote from: Zoom Zoom on June 19, 2017, 12:43:28 PM
Simply fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

ZZ

:thumb:

Exactly.

Bill
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2017, 03:13:55 PM: Thank you Tazio!
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: tazio on June 19, 2017, 05:54:52 PM: Thanks for the kind replies all. Just wanted to add a few more photos from the Pelican State to round out this trip!

Bayou Lafourche Lift Bridge
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Before there was a "Gateway to the Gulf Expy"...
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This 'ol girl was pumping away and making beautiful music!
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Cute little buggers, once you get paste the teeth...
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See ya later Alligator !
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I Shall Return !

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Covered 600 miles on the last day to be home for Father's Day, so...
I'd like to thank my Sponsors-
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.....you get the picture :shocked:
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: pete roper on June 19, 2017, 08:39:39 PM: Obviously you missed all the posts by whiny old farts saying you can't tour on a Griso because the tank isn't big enough? :rolleyes: I reckon it's a great touring bike with the ability to wick-up nicely when you find some fun roads but what would I know? :evil:

Pete
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: tazio on June 20, 2017, 05:33:24 AM: No,Sir. Did not get the Service Bulletin on "Keeping your GRiSO Close to Home"...
Title: Re: Griso to the "End of The World"
Post by: azguzzirep on June 20, 2017, 08:19:27 AM: Made me wanna have some red beans and rice, some hush puppies and maybe some alligator on the bbq 😊.

Thank for bringing us along on your adventure👍