Cyclist's observation: It is a little known fact that horns in Louisiana are connected to the brakes of each vehicle, because every time someone passed us and hit the horn it appeared to us that they should have been hitting the brake.
A much better day on the road (a little over 14 mph average) and 75 fewer miles to get to San Diego. We got a late start from Port Allen, Louisiana, but the roads were flat and we arrived in Eunice, Louisiana in the late afternoon.
The cycling adventure of the day was crossing the Merganza Spillway. This was about 5miles of flat causeway with two lanes of heavy traffic and no shoulder (see the picture of Bill risking his life).
We arrived in Opelousas, Louisiana to see an exhibit of painted violins around the main square (see pic). This was also one of the destinations for the "train children" sent for adoption from New York City. We hung out at the Palace Cafe for lunch where it was nice to be in a place that accepted cyclist attire as "proper dress." Bill also noticed an older woman wearing a Northface jacket that was turned inside out. We felt right at home.
As we arrived in Eunice, we immediately found a motel and I had a flat before I could cross the street. Repairing a flat in air conditioning isn't all that bad. We went back across the street for dinner at the Boiling Shack. Heather provided us with a free demonstration on how to eat crawfish and then gave us a back room tour of the boiling area (see pic).
The people of Louisiana have been terrific with the only exception being the frequent blasts in your ear as you rattle along the byways.
Tomorrow we hope for Texas and new horizons.
We are the Old Land Cruisers fading into the sunset.
Bill and Mick,
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed at your progress and can't wait to see Bill's photos from the journey.
Please continue to ride with care and thank you for sharing the updates here.
...mc