Well off again. Changed our plans and decided not to go to Baton Rouge. On the way out of town stopped in Kenner where there is a little park with a monument that marks the site of the first world champion boxing match in 1870. People came from New Orleans by streetcar out to the fight between 2 British fighters. I guess it was illegal or betting was illegal or something. Don't know the exact story of why Kenner of all places. It may have been a big deal back then but just a small historic town now.
Stopped in Donaldsonville LA to see the state's oldest department store - Lemann & Brosthat was converted into a museum. It was closed and don't think it matters. Very dirty and run down as was most of the town although there were 2 nice restaurants and an antique store.
We headed to White Castle Louisiana which is a very rural town and the Daigle's own every business in town - grocery, store, AC repair, etc. Kind of funny. What we went there for was Nottoway which we have seen advertised everywhere. It is the largest plantation in the south- 60 rooms etc. It was a sugar plantation. Family had 11 kids. Well, they converted it into a hotel/resort kind of thing. Pushing weddings, etc. There is a separate building for receptions and it is a restaurant too. We had lunch. Service was very disappointing but food was good. Then discovered a tour of the house was $15/person. Seemed too steep a price and also steep physically -15 steps to get in and more stairs once inside. We just took some outside pictures and headed on. Beautiful grounds and right on Mississippi River. Great view before the levee was built I'm sure. See picture. This area remains sugar cane country. Fields in all directions for as far as you can see. Big bucks like central Florida.
Took a route along lakes and swampy area with an intercoastal waterway that runs along it. Several little towns along the way with fishing and fishing boats. Every little town has a Catholic church -this is Acadian country after all. One place with a big church fair. Lots of people. The water is very high in the lakes, bayous with some flooding along the way. I would say relatively poor people with a few very expensive homes here and there.
This led us to Route 90 which is lined with one chemical plant after another. Also gas companies, etc. Read that this area is the base for many off shore oil rigs too.
Staying at the Chitimacha Tribe of LA RV Park which is right next to their casino. Will go there later tonight and check it out. Looks nice from the outside. Going to stay tomorrow as well to stay out of holiday traffic. Nothing great but well kept with all hookups including cable for only $10. The lowest rate we have ever paid for a rv site so that makes it very good already.
By the way-every truck stop on Route 90 also has a big sign that says "casino". These are not very big places so don't know what that is all about.
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