Extended Stay America - Lafayette - Airport
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Leaving Texas... for the Wetlands of America
... friendly city and except for the downtown (if you can call it that), it is somewhat dangerous to walk because there are no footpaths and traffic moves fast.
The Andouille Sausage at Blue Dog Cafe was to die for. So were the Medium-Rare Lamb meatballs and Gulf shrimp BBQ at Jolie's.
I now head for Avery Island, the home of Tabasco and their Jungle Gardens.
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Mais, you know who that is?
... so far that you don't care if the story is true or not. They usually are, give or take a few details. Each photograph opened up a world of memories, and the repeating question, "Mais, you know who that is?" with an explanation to follow.
My mom and I spent the afternoon with Janelle and Ronnie. I refer to these lovely folks as my aunt and uncle, but Janelle and I are actually second cousins. Because ...
Remembering
... to quit waiting. My plan for this trip is to hang out with as many relatives as possible, and record as much of that interaction as I can.
There is a ritual to travel. If arriving by plane, there is the obligatory pilgrimage to the airport check-in counter. The trial and testing of soul by the TSA security, complete with the removal of shoes, jacket and dignity, the full body scan, of course accompanied by the small sacrificial offering of one's ...
Day Twelve - Blowing Into Texas
... ramp and booked into a motel. Travel Tip - when crossing state lines return to the Interstate Highways. Shortly after you cross into the next State there will be a rest area with a staffed Visitor Information Centre. These people are extremely friendly and knowledgable. They offer maps, route information, attraction listings, accommodation, etc. It goes without saying that they have clean 'rest rooms'. Most importantly, ...
Day Eleven - In A Louisiana Swamp
... with clouds). The sky cleared, it was approximately 25 degrees C and tour was fantastic. Upon returning to the hotel, after asking about the tour, the girl at the front desk suggested I ride downtown and listen to some Zydeco music. Lafayette had a Friday night music in the park program, and this would give me an opportunity to see some local activities. I thanked her, then asked what is Zydeco music - it is local Creole influenced music (and me without my ...