Today, Tuesday Jan 20, we played tourist and went a little north in the truck to Avery Island and toured the Tabasco factory and then the oldest rice mill in America. That was lots of fun and we learned a little too. We were able to get free samples to eat at both places, but just little ones, so we asked some locals about a dinner we had spotted on the way into town(you know how important food is to the Booths, it is always included in any outing).
Without hesitation we proceeded to Duffy’s Diner and we both ordered the special. Hamburger, fries and Coke. When our order was brought to the table it looked like many other hamburgers I have ordered in my life. By the time I took my second bite I thought my mouth was beginning to tingle a little, and when I took my third bite things began to heat up even more. It seems that in Cajun country a little something extra is included in your patty. As the locals like to say "Cher, laissez les bon temps rouler!". (Let the good times roll)
Thursday Jan 22, we went to New Orleans and took a carriage tour of the French Quarter. Our tour guide was very informative and the mule pulling our carriage managed just fine even when I thought we were going to get run over by some impatient autos. We had to sample some of the local sweets called Beneigns.
I want you to know that Bill ate more than half of these.
We have one more day here and we will spend it riding the back roads, then it is on to Texas.
Happy trails.....
6 comments:
So your burger was hot? Oh my! I'm loving your blog....a scrap book along the way...very cool!
Well this message is really for Turtle on the Move. I checked out the clothes you have on in front of the tobasco company. You into layering these days, you a little cold. Oh I feel so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!However, it looks like your having fun. Funny Ha Ha Ha Gotta a run.
P.S. Garry says DON'T BE PICKY ON MY BUDDY BILL.
Well it looks like you are having plenty of fun! The weather must be nice - you know my mother is getting old when she talks about how she wants to move down south because it is just too cold up here! lol
I love your pictures-they are very cute!
Somehow it always ends up centered around food...hmmm, I'm schocked! It's good to see the travels as they unfold, and isn't it nice to know your kids are in touch (reading your blog) even when you can't reach them on the phone or they blow you off cause they are watching a movie? LOL
The REAL Favorite dayghter!!
Oh What Fun....I'm so jealous! You have a wonderful idea with the blog...now I can check on you whenever I want. Love all the pictures and the places your visiting. If you get to Fort Worth Tx. be sure to visit the Stock Yards...cool stuff and lots of museums. Keep in touch,
Your old buddy,
Teri
A spray bumb & that old car looks good to go
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