Lakeview RV Park & Beach

This park is where we are currently staying.  The park, we are told, was closed until two years ago when three siblings purchased it.  It is an attractive park with lovely palm trees.  They have done a lot to bring it back to life, but still

An Evening In Cajun Country!

This past Tuesday, we were invited to a crawfish boil by a cajun family we met here at the RV park.  Daniel and Monika's home is a pleasant 45-minute drive south of the park, smack in the middle of cajun country.  They live on a large piece of land with

History of the Po-Boy Sandwich...

One cannot visit Louisiana without taking the time to enjoy a Po-Boy Sandwich.  Our personal favourite is

Five Years Later...

It has been more than five years since Katrina destroyed a good portion of New Orleans and surrounding areas.  Marc and I felt it was important that we visit the Lower Ninth Ward and see for ourselves how things have come along since the hurricane.  We were devasted to discover that

Bayou Country General Store

While staying at the Fontainebleau State Park, we decided to drive the half hour to Sliddell to visit the Bayou Country General Store.  What a cool place!  They sell anything and everything related

When It Rains...

If you followed the news last week, you will know we had a wee bit of rain here in Louisiana, specifically in the Bayou Lacombe (Mandeville) area.  Unfortunately, we were not able to enjoy

Good Idea...Or Not?

While we were at Fontainebleau State Park (Mandeville, Louisiana), we realized that all members of the cleaning crew at the park

What's that hanging from the truck?

We forgot to mention that locals are not as fascinated by beads as are tourists.  They catch a lot of them, of course, but for the most part, they leave them in the streets by the dozens.  I could not resist

Never-ending Mardi Gras!

The drive from Robertsdale, Alabama to Mandeville, Louisiana this past Tuesday was a pleasant three hours.  The day was cloudy, but the rain held off.  Upon reaching Bayou Lacombe (2 miles from Fontainebleau State Park), we hit a virtual wall of vehicles and

Mardi Gras Madness

As most of you know by now, we attended three Mardi Gras parades.  The first was a pet parade in Fairhope (Mystic Mutts), the second was in Mobile and the third again in Fairhope. 

The Mobile parade was a men-only parade (Mystic Striper Parade), which meant the floats were "manned" by men only,

Southerners and Their Smokers!

One thing we learned very quickly living in the South is that southern folk smoke everything!  And I am not talking the kind you inhale!  Whereas we BBQ food, they smoke it.  We recently had to take our truck in to have a rusted clamp changed on the truck and spotted the absolute coolest smoker outside the garage.  We just had to share this with you!

USS Alabama & The Drum (submarine)

We recently visited the Battleship USS Alabama and The Drum, a nearby submarine.  It was an interesting, self-guided tour, which (surprisingly) allowed us access to most of the ship.  The only drawback was

Mystic Mutts Mardi Gras Parade

Our first Mardi Gras parade experience was everything we had hoped for!  This particular parade was for pets of all kinds.  We never imagined Mardi Gras was so popular in southern states other than Louisiana.  Actually, to say it is big is definitely an understatement;  it is huge!  In this immediate area alone,

Good Ole Boys!

A few days ago, we attended an outdoor concert held here at the park.  The concert was put on by what I would describe as real "good ole boys."  The songs were old-time country, the atmosphere casual and the accents very thick.  Typical of southern hospitality, there was a slow-cooker with nacho cheese, tortilla chips, and a variety of hot peppers set up for all in attendance.  There really is nothing like Willie Nelson under the stars!!

Party On!

Our very first Mardi Gras party!!!  The party was hosted by the RV park and although we attended with some trepidation, it turned out to be a pretty good time.  We showed up over an hour late as