What wonderful weather. We did get to go on a bike ride. John, myself, and friends of ours rode to Louisiana. First we traveled down the east side of the state. One thing we did that John had never done was rode a ferry to cross over the river. The old live oaks, azaleas, and dogwoods tree were the most beautiful I have ever seen. The azaleas were huge, taller than the houses, and the colors were brilliant. Stayed in Homua LA the first night. Ate some good seafood. The next day John and I headed south to ride through the swamp and bayou country. Our friends headed home. We covered 84 miles of terrible roads. Still lots of damage from all the storms last year and before. We did see some big GATORS.......and miles of swamp grass. The sugar cane is starting to put on new growth. Making our way to Lake Charles, we move back north up the west side of the state. Spent the second night in De Ridder. After riding by so many crawfish farms John had to eat some. They serve crawfish everywhere. He ate 8 pounds of the mud bugs at a Bar B Q place. I had ribs.

Today we got up and traveled north through several National Forest area. Went to the old historic town of Natchitoches on the Cane River. It was a beautiful little city. Had lunch at a place there on the old cobblestone main street.

After filling ourselves we hit the interstate to make time coming home. We always stop at one of our favorite places in Delta LA called the WORLD. If you have never stopped there, which Im sure most people havent, you should one day. You can get a 16 oz ribeye steak for about $14. Now that is a deal. They also have an old time hamburger and fries for $4.50.

My spring great ended great with all the warm weather and getting to ride. Still cant bring Taffy home but she is doing well. I called today to check on her.

Til later...leave me a comment if you would like.