We arrived in Abbeville, Louisiana on Thursday, April 19th, staying at Betty's RV Park. She is quite a character - a Cajun from the word go and very interesting and informative. We've joined happy hour every day at 4:00 and learned more in those hour long sessions than you could learn in a day by reading stuff. Thankfully, she has free wi-fi and we are finally ready to do some updating of our Blog - so all you folks who have been diligently checking to see what we have been doing will no longer be disappointed. I'll try to download some pictures that we have taken so you can experience some of the sites around here. We've been busy ever since we arrived and are having fun experiencing some of the Cajun seafood. This morning we had beneigts (not sure that is the right spelling) and coffee as George could not remember ever having them before. Lunch was at the Riverfront Grill - a seafood platter. No dinner tonight for us!!!
The above picture is of the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic parish in Abbeville, built in 1911 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The picture to the left is the Joseph Jefferson 19th century victorian home. It was built in 1870 by acclaimed American actor, Joseph Jefferson (best known for his role as Rip Van Winkle). It was built atop a coastal salt dome on Lake Peigneur. In 1980 there was a catastrophe in which the lake above the salt dome was drained into the dome's cavity after the dome was punctured by a drilling rig. Luckily there were no deaths or injuries associated with this catastrophe.
Tomorrow morning is a Zydeco music breakfast and then to the swamp tour, finally ending up at the Cajun jam fest in the afternoon. McKenzie is resting up from the trip and from having us with her 24/7. Wish all of you could be here with us, but since that isn't possible, know that we miss each of you and remember you fondly in our hearts. Love and hugs!
5 comments:
Wow, I finally found your blogspot, and love it! The pictures are beautiful, and the historic descriptions really fill in what you've been seeing. Sure wish I was there with you! Five more years....five more years. This is worth all the wait, and I'm so glad you're having fun. Sounds like you've fit a whole year into the first week!
OK! THINK I NOW HAVE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT SO CAN COMMENT. SOUNDS LIKE YOU'LL ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU'LL SO YOU CAN TELL ALL. THE KITCHEN AND UTITLY ROOM ARE DOWN CLEAN AND READY TO BECOME LIKE NEW. THEY CAME AND GOT THE SINK THIS AM SO LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE STARTING. STILL HAVE A FEW THINGS TO GET. LOL TO ALL.....MM
Look at you go!!! :) I came driving thru Louisiana this past week. Should have called and had that good lunch! I wish I was with you guys, have a great day can't wait to see more, and more and more!
Great talking to you today. Nancy and I are really happy that you are on the road again. Had no problem setting up the Google account.
We'' all be one big happy family again when Nancy gets to hit the road again.
Really enjoyed your comments about the trip.
At last you're on the road again. We will be following your travels. Wish we could have tried Betty's Gumbo.
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