VirtualTourist Member butternut121
| Page Views: 1,175 | Diamonds on the soles of my shoes........ by butternut121 - last update: Dec 17, 2005 |
| Lake Martin near Breaux Bridge, Louisiana |
Left the shores of Africa to settle in the Swamps I moved from Durban, South Africa in 2002 to a small little town called Breaux Bridge in South Louisiana. The climate is very similar - hot and humid! I miss the Indian Ocean but have managed to find joy in boating at Lake Martin which is close to where I live. We also have the Teche Bayou running through our little town. I love boating down the river on late afternoons - there are beautiful properties on either side of the river. Breaux Bridge has some wonderful gift and antique shops, art galleries and coffee shops. Cafe Des Ami draws a crowd every Saturday morning to eat, drink and be merry to the sounds of live Cajun or Zydeco music. Very French, very festive. We are about 20 minutes drive from Lafayette. |
| Downtown Breaux Bridge, Louisiana |
Downtown Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Gift Shops, Antique Shops, Restaurants galore! Saturdays in Breaux Bridge..... Live music at Cafe Des Amis - Breakfast on Beignets and Coffee and dance the morning away to Zydeco music! |
The famous Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Crawfish Capital of the World!! The famous Breaux Bridge. |
Lafayette..a stone's throw from where I live.... Lafayette is a large sprawling town but Downtown Lafayette is my favorite! The CBD - Central Business District literally comes alive after hours. When the heat of Summer passes, Downtown Lafayette closes off some of its streets and people come to dance and party. (Downtown Alive). Lafayette also has an annual International Music and Arts Festival which coincides with Jazz week in New Orleans. Not to be missed! |
Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana Jefferson Street, Lafayette, Louisiana - Downtown Lafayette - is packed with Restaurants for every taste, Bars, Clubs, Art Galleries, Museums, Intimate Theaters.... and a touch of Mardi Gras all year round! |
International Festival, Lafayette, Louisiana Various stages hosting cultural bands/music from around the world. |
Cultural Music from around the world Sounds from Africa |
Music and Dancing in the streets So much music..so little time..... so just dance , dance and dance! |
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giampiero6 Tue Nov 28, 2006 02:33 UTC
What a sweet note! Thanks. You look like you know your way arouond a good time too! ;-) | RIPKEN_HOF Tue Aug 16, 2005 19:01 UTC
Happy Birthday..maybe show us Mardi Gras next year... | Ritcheanne Tue Aug 16, 2005 18:09 UTC
Happy Birthday, Eileen!!! Wishing you many, many years of wonderful and exciting travels ahead... =) | sayedaburas Tue Aug 16, 2005 05:19 UTC
Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you , Happy birthday to Eileen, Happy birthday to you. :) :)) :)) I wish you not only a happy new year, but also happier many maaany returns. |
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