Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Day 40 St Francisville LA

Rest Day in the "Boot" of Louisiana

Aaaah! Rest days are wonderful. We slept ten hours last night and will probably take a nap this afternoon. Our B&B served an amazing breakfast. By lunch time I had not really worked up an appetite but made my way through a spicy shrimp po' boy with enthusiasm. Looking forward to another cafe au lait this afternoon! We are in the part of Louisiana that looks like the toe of the boot, about two hours north of New Orleans. It used to be known as the Florida of Louisiana because it was not part of the Louisiana Purchase but was part of Spanish Florida. There is little Cajun (Acadian) influence here. We have seen lots of pretty sights, although they are far different from the imposing rock and mountain scenery in the West. The live oaks are particularly impressive. Many of them are two hundred years old as their impressive root structures can withstand hurricane winds. I wish I could stop and take more photos.

2 comments:

  1. Amazing what enough sleep will do for a person, isn't it? Louisiana is a perfect place to relax - it's a lifestyle there.

    I am envying you the food - I love to eat anyway, but Louisiana tastes like home.

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  2. Hi, Marge!
    Sorry I've been absent for week or so. You'll never guess why...
    Adventures with, yes, those koo-koo cousins. Long story.
    LOVE catching up on your blog posts. You truly have a gift for writing.
    Glad to hear the ride continues to go well.
    Take care!

    Barb

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