Today we decided to venture not too far..Morgan City was 50 odd miles, but Lafayette was only 20 something. A shorter day, but no less hot today. I have to say the breeze was cooler, which did make a difference, but it was dryer inland, so we felt dehydrated very fast.
We left Delcambre at around 10.30, armed with fruit and water. We find that we crave fruit after eating out...which is usually fried something.
Today we parked in the center of town...something to mention here...all the signs everywhere are in French...and parked in a parking building (it cost us $1.75 for three hours!). We got out and walked first to the Chase bank where I got some cash. This building was one of the tallest in town (Chase Bank, that is). We then walked into the center of the square to the gorgeous Catholic Cathedral. Remember, we are in the very heart of Catholic French/Cajun country here.
We went inside for a while to look around, but sat at the back as a noon mass was in progress. We couldnt walk around because of this, so left and found somewhere for me to visit the ladies room. We met Pat who works at the Sherrifs office across the road...yes, this old building is the Sherrifs office
And they kindly let me use their bathroom:) Pat also told us that the place we needed to eat for lunch is only a couple of blocks from here, past the court house, and known as Pat's. No relation, apparently:)
We found Pat's and ordered and sat and waited. Apparently it is the thing to do to order by phone, then turn up and claim your food. People who entered after us got their food way before us, and we figgered they knew the game..you reckin?:)
So, our food arrived. We had been told to order the Fried Shrimp Po'Boy. So we did.
Ok..so I had already taken a bite before I remembered I am supposed to record these events, and take a photo. Lots of shrimp, with a LOT of mayo and a SMALL amount of lettuce. I ate the shrimp and 1/2 the bun. Waz at the lot!
The old buildings are generally brick..though we dont think they would withstand too many earthquakes. Unreinforced!
Lots of lovely murals on public walls..This one depicting the swamp with the Swamp Cyprus stumps sticking out and some of the birds. Very well painted.
We then visited a gift shop/gallery that is housed in the oldest commercial building in Lafayette. I bought myself a pair of shrimp earrings...very cute! and they will remind me of our visit to the deep south...not to mention all the shrimp we have eaten!
While there we met a woman and her hubby who live on the Hudson River, New York. They gave us al their contact details to give them a buzz next year when we are up their way. She said she will take us food shopping or anything we need.
after that little interlude we headed back to the parking garage and then headed home. We had gone via a scenic route, through some lovely countryside...gorgeous trees, and quite a lot of new homes...and we decided to take the highway home. I HATE the highway with a passion. It is generally concrete and is so cut up and bumpy that you feel you are on a rollercoaster...especially as the speed limit is 70mph...apprx. 120kph. Too fast for comfort for me. I prefer the 65pmh.
Well, I cannot put it off any longer.. Bed beckons and I have another long day tomorrow. The car goes back to Enterprise tomorrow, and we have the Sugar Cane festival in New Iberia to attend. It will be a loooong day.
Ciao for now.
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