Another side of Biloxi

I wanted Ian to experience Gulf-shore seafood.

We tried a local seafood restaurant, McElroy's on the Bayou.

Thankfully for Megan, they had grilled cheese. :)

So, Ian and I split the seafood sampler platter and ordered it grilled. I have never seen so much paprika in my life. Paprika on the coleslaw, the shrimp, scallops, oysters, fish.

It tasted pretty good...but all that paprika really threw me off!!

Later I took Megan to the Beau Ravage casino. I used to get so mad when I traveled in Las Vegas and saw parents with little kids walking through the casinos.

But, I considered this an educational experience. I wasn't going to gamble (which I didn't) and the service attendants weren't quite as scantily clad (thank goodness). But, it smelled just like the casinos in Vegas (that pumped in fragrant oxygen smell), and the Beau was similar to the Bellagio in some ways of decor (slight).

So, I walked her through the floor, the sea of slot machines, table games, and people smoking. She got to see the Wheel of Fortune machines. I was able to explain that, while cool-looking, the problems that some people have with the addiction of gambling. I also gave her the perspective of spending her hard-earned money and the potential of losing it. There were groups of guys with cigars playing blackjack, and of course the waitresses serving them a cold one. Since this was a bit more upscale and slightly less offensive than many places in Vegas, I think it will help guide her in the future when faced with these "opportunities". We'll see. :)

We returned to the room after a treat of gelato ice cream and watched movies for the rest of the evening. Time to pack up today!

I really hope this sore throat disappears as I cross the border back into Ohio...