Louisiana

We have travelled through and to this interesting state

Traveling through it we have driven from Shreveport to New Orleans and on eastward

From Texas across to Mississippi both at the top and the bottom of the state

Once we stopped and ate at the Boudin King's place near Lafayette

When I was very young I went to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans

Mardi Gras is another of my favorite experiences with my mom and dad

I remember it was so hot and humid that we sweated like we were in a rain storm one time

I had a great religious experience at a Lay Evangelization weekend in New Orleans

This was a trip that altered my life in so many ways

We have eaten the famous beignets and enjoyed coffee and hot chocolate at Cafe Du Monde

We also have walked next to the Mississippi

We have been to Mass at the St. Louis Cathedral on more than one occasion

Perhaps our visit to the World's Fair there is one of the most memorable visits

One of the things I most remember about the Fair was stopping at the Russian exhibit

We talked for quite a while about what it would be like for an American to visit Russia

We took a small cable car across the Great River and back

I was so frightened realizing I had my entire family all in one car

Of course we made it over and back but I could never forget the ride

We were accosted by State Police one very early morning

As we stopped to rest at a rest area near New Orleans

We had pulled into a back part of the area and the police thought we were nefarious people

It was not a very good experience although it turned out ok

Walking on Bourbon Street, seeing and experiencing

The sights and sounds are not to be missed or forgotten

Shopping even if you are sightseeing is amazing in New Orleans

Seemed like we always got lost in Shreveport every Christmas

Eating in New Orleans is another unforgettable thing to do

Louisiana has endured much and we have not been there since the devastating Hurricane

We watched with great sadness and even more horror and had no ability to do more than pray

Seems like you are always not far from water or swamps here and

Big white plantation houses that are very old

The streetcars in New Orleans are also interesting and cemeteries

Where everyone is buried above ground

Louisiana is a very special and neat place to go through and also to visit!

John