By: Minuet in G (a 1979 Argosy, made by Airstream…MinnieG loves being in South Louisiana where the sugar cane waves, the people are oh so friendly, and the fresh seafood is plentiful.
The sky, the sugar cane fields, the planted rows all spark a sense of magic in the air.
Their son’s birthday is November 5…so time for a celebration.
Bob doesn’t know he is a cat…and, quite frankly, Vannie said that she secretly thinks Bob is a human in a cat suit.
Ashley has the green thumb in the family. This beautiful gardenia and hibiscus were in full bloom. Vannie said that Ashley inherited the green thumb from her dad. He always had a beautiful garden.
Vannie and Dave were band members back in the day.
Vannie played the sax and Dave was a tuba player.
Cooper’s the one on the right…with the saxophone.
Vannie and Dave lived in Lafayette for 42 years…and visited New Iberia on many occasions…but never really got to know the city until this November. New Iberia is really a delightful place. Downtown is alive and well, unlike many small towns around our great country. The small tamale stand has wonderful tamales, according to Vannie. She likes to stop there after her Weight Watcher’s meeting on Wednesdays. The tamales fit right in with her eating plan…or so she says.
Dave says that when you have lived in a place for 42 years, you have a bunch of really great friends. These are just a few of the ones we yucked it up with while we were in the area.
Large picture…Jim and Nancy Underwood, Vannie and Dave, Jan and Chester Baudoin…This was taken at Alesi’s Pizza in Lafayette. A 25 year tradition for this group is to eat at Alesi’s once a year. Check out Alesi’s…always a good place for Italian food.
Smaller Picture…Beverly Whitaker…They met at St. John’s Restaurant on 203 N. New Market Street, St. Martinville, LA. St. John’s has wonderful daily specials, and any seafood dish you can dream up. Bev, Vannie, and Dave sat on the enclosed porch and enjoyed the view of the Tech River.
When there is sugar cane fields in your front yard…and they start cutting the cane and then burning the fields…small little critters show up. This little one was in love with the flour, sugar, raisins, and oatmeal in my pantry. But he wasn’t around for long. There is just not enough room in a 22 foot Argosy for two adults and a tiny little mouse. Nope…not going to happen. Dave put on his superman suit and got rid of the little bugger.
If only Bob had been around…he could have had a very nutritious meal. This guy had an appetite for the healthy stuff.
Orange, Yellow
Shining, Glistening, Radiating
Peace comes over me.
Day’s End
…To Be Continued…Watch for Part 3 …
The Journey of Gypsy Rhapsody and Minuet in G 
Always love seeing your travels!
Blessings!
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So happy there is a part 2!! Now for more!!
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