Natchez has a bunch of Antebellum homes but my favourite is this one, number 13 Madison St, the old school house. Not exactly the picture postcard image of an Antebellum home but lovingly adorned and a real contrast to the dry tourist destinations.
The owner Lucy kindly lets us take a couple of photos and tells us a bit about Natchez.
Lucy, owner: 13 Madison St, Natchez."It's real pretty isn't it?" she says. I agree, it is. On the right hand side of the house is a "Just Say No" sign which I ask her about. "Oh, that. That's what I call nigger riggin,'" she says. Apparently the Statue of Liberty picture covering the right of the house got damaged so she patched it up with what she had to hand (the "Just Say No" sign), hence "nigger riggin". She and he friend laugh. She shows us the back yard which is equally impressive.
From Natchez we drive a few miles north to Ferriday, where the Jerry Lee Lewis Museum is located. It is housed in the orginal Lewis family home, where Frankie Jean (Jerry's sister, our guide) still lives.
Frankie Jean LewisShe's a little crazy and whilst showing us through the mountain of Jerry Lee memorabilia tells us that she doesnt wear a bra, and tries to enlist Melissa for cleaning duties! Despite being a little unconventional she is nevertheless a very hospitable guide. After 2 hours inside we finally escape to make our way down to Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
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