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The Two RV Gypsies
in Louisiana -April 2009 |
| Another short
stop on the way to Alaska -- April 4-6, 2009 Lakeside RV Park in Livingston,
Louisiana.This is a lovely park and the two RV Gypsies paid an extra $5.00
per night to have a site on the pond; well worth the small cost. Lots of
people fishing by the side of the pond. There is free wi-fi in the park.
The pool was closed during this time. The park does not have a clubhouse.
The two RV Gypsies definitely recommend this park for its beauty, pond,
and fishing. The park has 139 total concrete RV sites, accommodates
RV's up to 45 ft, 1 comfort station, 30/50 amp, laundry facility, playground,
17 acre fishing lake, small grocery store, swimming pool (which was closed
while we were there). Located 20 miles from Baton Rouge and 70 miles from
New Orleans. |
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LEE IN THE "BIG BOY" CHAIR |
MOB, AWO & Lee |
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These two photos were taken
from inside the motorhome of the two RV Gypsies (through the dining room windows) |
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| The reflection in the side of the RV almost makes it look like you are seeing right through the RV |
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| The two RV Gypsies walked around the lake to the other side of the lake and photographed their motorhome (known as AWO) "All We Own" | |
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black swan is called "Midnight" and lives on the lake at this
park. |
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"Midnight" |
This swan is named "Snowflake" |
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"Snowflake" |
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April 5, 2009 - the two RV
Gypsies went to an International Festival, downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana - in and around the Baton Rouge River Center. |
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While the two RV Gypsies
enjoyed a lunch of Jambalaya at the Riverside Rest Awhile Park (see monument below), they also enjoyed this view of a majestic tree. |
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dancing water fountain-Children
were running in and out of the dancing waters. |
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| Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Building, a Gothic architectural treasure, stands high on a bluff overlooking
the Mississippi River. The 150-year-old statehouse has withstood war, fire,
scandal, bitter debate, abandonment and an occasional fistfight. Today,
the building stands as a testament to bold, inspired leadership and active
citizenship.
In 1990, the Louisiana Legislature placed the former statehouse under the jurisdiction of the secretary of state and appropriated funds for a major restoration project. The building re-opened as the Center for Political and Governmental History in 1994. Now referred to as the Museum of Political History, the Old State Capitol has received awards for its architecture. |
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Louisiana's
Old State Capitol building |
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| The first thing the two RV Gypsies saw upon entering Louisiana's old State Capitol Museum of Political History, was this magnificent staircase. | |
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Looking up from the bottom
of the magnificent staircase. |
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| View from inside the
Old State Capitol |
Some of the International flags |
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Karen at the Native American
Exhibit |
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inside the tent and a
view looking up inside the tent |
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| Inside the World Village were cultural exhibits from China, India, Iran, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, Vietnam, Africa, Egypt, Ghana, liberia, Mauritania, nigeria, Columbia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, mexico, panama, peru, Venezuela, Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Scotland, and Turkey. Many of these countries also had dancers perform in the International Dance Stage. | |
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Lee plays a game
An unusual game with an ancient past called the Frog Game
or Sapo Game. Whether you call it “Frog Game,” “Sapo Game,”
“Juego de Sapo,” or "El Sapu" (The Frog), it still
comes from the mystical, ancient history of the Incas and their sacred Lake
Titicaca. There is a legend that the game evolved
from members of the royal Inca family and their court throwing gold pieces
into the lake. Frogs were known for their magical powers, and the players
hoped to attract one’s attention. These Incas believed that if a
frog came to the surface and took a gold piece in its mouth, the player
would be instantly awarded a wish and the frog would turn into solid gold.
"El Sapu" was the main character in the exciting game of suspense
and dexterity, and in honor of so many wishes coming true, a great golden
frog was made for all of royalty to enjoy. |
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Thailand - the home country
of Karen's friend Tippi Lewis |
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bread
from Italy |
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Baton Rouge River Center
and the USS KIDD |
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| The Fletcher-class destroyer USS KIDD (DD-661), the "Pirate of the Pacific" (thus the pirate flag). Located in the heart of scenic downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is the centerpiece of a memorial which serves to honor the men and women of our American armed forces. | |
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| photos at
the Baton Rouge River Center & the Mississippi River |
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Lee tries to hitch a ride
then decides he needs a flag to be seen ???? |
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The two RV Gypsies drive
over the bridge shown in the photos above |
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view of the Mississippi river taken from the bridge |
Henderson Swamp |
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| Notes of interest: 1.  Karen
noticed lots of people in purple and yellow because it is the LSU (Louisiana
State University) colors. By coincidence, Karen happen to have purple and
yellow on too.2.  On
the way back to the campground, MOB breaks down. The two RV Gypsies had
to wait an hour for AAA to tow their car. |
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White
Park, Anahauc, Texas --- Turtle Bayou - AND - Karen meets Elvin Hayes who is in the Basketball Hall of Fame and she gives Elvin a tour or her RV. |
