Up the Lazy River

Took a mini city tour today that ended at a point on the Tigre River, where we boarded a very nice air conditioned launch that carried us North into the delta (many small islands and numerous additional rivers flowing into the Tigre and then into the ocean). The wealthy have hundreds of summer places along the river, and there was much boat traffic, including sail boats, motor launch, and Seedoo. This water is like mud---absolutely brown from bringing sediment down from the inland. Also as we were informed, the water is quite polluted--everything from industrial waste to human waste, and is not safe to swim in--so why did we see so many people swimming in it?
If you have ever flown over the delta formed by the Mississippi as it hits the Gulf, you will understand what I am describing. In this case, the water never changes color for hundreds of miles, north or south.
Our boat trip took one and a half hours, and brought us back to BA commercial harbor, and we finished up by going to a large street fair--swap meet--flea market, etc.
Another encounter with a "little ole lady", this time sitting on the curb with a goofy outfit and playing a home made horn. When Cathy approached to take a picture, she held up a sign that read "Show Me The Money". What a gal!!!!