Tour du Lac - Not France'

Made another exploratory trip yesterday, this time around the southern side of the city of Lake Charles and even found an ATM to get some cash for that possible trip to the casino (L'Auberge du Lac).  The casino has a beautiful golf course and the tower I thought belonged to the casino indeed did and took a couple pics from the "self parking" lot to show.  The casino has its own exit off of I-210 and is only minutes from I-10 as well.  I continued on I-210 over its bridge with the Calcasieu River below and then onto I-10E to climb that towering bridge I had seen from the north shores of Lake Charles -- both seemed okay to me (and hopefully the Winnebago too) when it comes time to head for Texas.

After getting back to the RV in the afternoon, I discovered a crack in the passenger side of the Winnebago's windshield courtesy of a stone that hit just a half-inch into the glass (of course, if it hit an inch over it would have hit the metal divider between the two halves).  Now I have to check on getting it replaced and whether to get it done in Texas or extend my stay here in Louisiana.  Waiting for a quote from rvglasssolutions and where/when I can get it done -- obviously insurance doesn't cover this since I didn't have a collision with another vehicle (just the stone).

Had the neighboring couple (James and Liane) over last night for Bonita steaks from the grille and they brought baked potatoes and all the fixings to go with the steaks and salads I had prepared (I think I cooked the steaks a litle too long and will adjust the time when I cook the last two -- maybe in Texas).  The couple is from Leesville, LA just an hour up the road (SR171) and this was their maiden trip with their new camper/trailer -- first of many they are thinking with retirement some 7 to 8 years away.

Earlier I had watched the Masters to see Mickelson fail on his attempt for his 4th green jacket but, still pleased to see Bubba Watson come away with his first.