We head north through Lake Pontchartrain and into the open water of the Mississippi Sound. First it’s Cat Island for the night – then on to Dauphin Island, Alabama the next day. We get caught by a thunderstorm and foul our anchor rode when the gear shifter breaks.

It’s a long episode, but it’s jam-packed. After 17 freakin’ bridges – and a VERY long day – we find the best architecture, art, food, and music on earth for a 3-day hang. Must be New Orleans! Belle etoile!

Two more days and 80 more miles of Louisiana’s ICW covered. We get an awesome surprise in Morgan City with the #BestSeatInDaHouse, then enjoy a tour of a completely deserted downtown Houma. And c’mon! Who doesn’t love Booted Mudbugs and Mediocre Buffets?