Cypress trees across from our campsite! Very lovely, relaxing view from our picnic table.
Our good morning drinks (Erwin with his coffee and Edith with her fruit smoothie)
After breakfast and biking we left Lake Bruin campground at 9:25 am, took right turn then right on 604 left on 605 to LA 8971. GPS told us to turn to Pash Road 420; however, the pavement is covered with gravel for 1.4 miles. Gulp! And, the pavement got narrower and narrower, so we decided to turn around and go back to where we made a turn, but got lost! We think the GPS was confused with the way we wanted to go and tried each time to get us to the fastest routes, NO, NO and NO! GPS does not understand "The Meandering Routes"
Telephone poles leaning in one direction from hurricanes or strong winds?
We had to stop and ask passerbys for directions. The lady gladly led us to the right road (Plank Road - 128)
On Hwy 15 S we are driving along the levee!
Rough bumpy roads, the views is good but so much of sameness it was driving Erwin crazy! He kept asking Edith when we would ever get out of this route. "Sorry honey, it is 12 more miles of it". This route would probably be great on a motorcycle. We would not recommend this route.. At least, we can mark it as visited but not go back there again.
Saw first working oil well pump
Finally got on I-49 at 1:05 pm.. A long drive from Lake Bruin, LA
Speed limit is 75 mph! Not going that fast...Remember, we are exploring, sightseeing and in no hurry! We are meandering along in vacation mode! :-)
At Exit 18 off I-49 we got gas at Murphy USA for $3.33 per gal.
Had lunch at Raising Canes. Chicken tenders were very moist and delicious. The dipping sauce was outstanding! The lemonade was good, too!
Back on I-49 S. (I know, Interstate route, we try to stay off it as much as possible but at times you have to use it!) Arrived Lafayette, LA @2:15 pm. Roads are ROUGH!
Back on I-49 S. (I know, Interstate route, we try to stay off it as much as possible but at times you have to use it!) Arrived Lafayette, LA @2:15 pm. Roads are ROUGH!
Erwin wanted to stop at Racetrac to get a free cup of coffee with a coupon that we got in the mail before the trip.
Now on NW Evangeline Hwy (167/90)
Got off to LA 182/96 turned left now on LA 182
Arrived New Iberia, LA at 2:55 pm
Checking into Konriko Company Store - america's oldest continually working rice mill. Arrived just in time to join in the tour. Started with a movie that lasted about 10-15 mins, then went inside the old mill where we can see the equipment used to process rice. Only 13 employees, many of them working 40+ years. Operates Mon thru Fri. Not operating on Saturday when we showed up, Dang! 2 owners since 1912.
Davis is the current owner after he bought it from Conrad. Bought 8 wild pecan rice boxes for gifts, plus one big bag of it for us.
Aftr picking up groceries at Winn Dixie we continued on S Lewis st to Koc Campground on Avery Island Road (90) to spend the night.
Ah, Winn Dixie!!!!
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