The Lady's Visit - Part 1 of 3
Anyway, here's what both of us were up to in the past weeks:
Doesn't this remind you of the church and school on the 70s TV series, Little House on the Prairie?
This was taken in the historic part of downtown Leesville, Louisiana. By the way, Leesville was named in honour of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, one of the most celebrated generals in American history.
After galavanting around Leesville (while trying to get over the tiredness of a long flight from Malaysia) and taking more photos, we ventured out to Nachitoches.
Part of historic Natchitoches.
Natchitoches was established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis. It is the oldest permanent settlement within the borders of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches was founded as a French outpost on the Red River for trade with Spanish-controlled Mexico, with the French presence beginning as early as 1699. The settlement's site was established near a village of Natchitoches Indians which give the city its name. (from Wikipedia)
Pat's lunch at Landing Restaurant in Natchitoches, Louisiana.Catfish sandwich and a bowl of gumbo.
After lunch, we decided to walk off our meal. We stopped by The Steel Magnolia House which was built in the 1830's. The house is rich in history and culture. From the unique architecture to its involvement in the Civil War, this home is truly a piece of Southern history. It is known for the on-site filming of the 1989 award-winning classic "Steel Magnolias".
Later, we walked by the river and found these ...
Ducks by the river, near the restaurant.
Notice the odd one out? Married into the family or visiting relative?
To know more about Natchitoches, read here (when you have the time).
By the way, these are the last photos I took before leaving beautiful Malaysia.
Vacium, anyone?
31 comments:
Hi J.T.,
Wow, I like your new profile picture. Very elegant. So sophisicated.
Louisiana is so full of history. I told my friend we should both go there during Mardi Gras, just to experience the craziness! Have you been to one?
The Grove Church and School does reminds me of Little House on the Prairie which I still watch the reruns if I can on TVLand. Apparently, Laura Ingalls was from Minnesota, didn't know till I saw the school in honour of her name.
By the way, at least your hubby allows you to mow the yard. My hubby told me he rather do the himself because of how I mow it!
Take care, J.T.
Hi Dawn
aww... thank you for the lovely compliment. :)
I have not been to a Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana yet. The craziest one probably happens in New Orleans. Other towns celebrate it too and I think they are more subdued. I attended one in Port Arthur, TX many years ago. It was more family-oriented.
Wow.. I did not know Laura Ingalls was from Minnesota. Interesting.
As for the yard, well... it has always been my thing. Hubby used to do it when we first got married but he found I was more enthusiastic about garden work than he was. haha So, he gladly handed it over to me. :)
Hi Chweetheart,
Thanks a million for blogging about my visit. If you had waited for me ... probably next century. Back to work ... lots of work etc. You know how it is. Anyways thanks for a wonderful holiday. It was really fun. We should do this more often.
Hi Jacqui,
*Drool*
All that has stuck in my mind is the gumbo...It looks good! The Wikipedia version looks better though ;)
Do you know how to actually make gumbo? Can share steps ah?
Anyway, I sure wished I could have visited you too...Who knows? I just might strike some luck and get to one day!
You take care, and love to Peanut boy!
Hi chweetie
It was so much fun having you here. Wish you could have stayed longer but we all have to get back to our jobs someday.
Enjoyed the road trip through lower half of Texas. Appreciate that you did not sleep off. :) It would have been a very boring drive for me.
Yes, we should do this more often. Maybe next time we should explore up north or stay at one of the Club Meds in this world.
P.S. You left some postcards behind.
Hi Daphne
Obviously the Wikipedia version will look better. The dish was made pretty to show what gumbo looks like. :)
Most places serve it like how you see in my picture (though I am sure the more expensive restaurants will make better presentations of their gumbo). Some restaurants separate the rice so that you have the option of how much you want to mix in.
I have never tried making gumbo myself. Sometimes, I feel, it is just easier going to the restaurant to eat it especially if it is just for one or two persons. My late mother in law used to make excellent gumbo. She usually prepared it when she had lots of company at home. Ah! memories ...
Anyway, you take care too and hope to meet you again someday.
I like your new profile pic too! Very elegant lady there... ooh.. la, la....
Hi Angel Eyes
Oh... thank you very much. *blushing*
How have you been keeping? It has been awhile, hasn't it?
Hi JT,
Thanks for the feedback at my place - I've put up the correction already.
By the way, when I was a kid, I had a fascination about Robert E Lee. No, not for what he stood for, but the many stories about him and how he nearly defeated the richer and better equipped Union troops.
looks like u gals had a lot of fun.
p/s i'd luv to go to that steel magnolia house. my fav movie of all time.
Hi J.T,
I'm good, thanks for asking. Was away for 3 solid weeks. Sorry for the silence. Will be back more often ya?
xoxo
sheryl
Vacium? Well, at least that's a handwritten sign. How about a billboard advert which says "Sliming after birth"? I can understand if people want to can get back into their slim old shape after giving birth, but to get all slimy?!
Hi Cakapaje
You're welcome. Truth be told, I would have just accepted those tips given if you had not asked me to verify the source. :)
Gen. Robert E. Lee's background is interesting ... from the little I know.
Hi Sue
We did have a lot of fun. It was nice having company and venturing out to some places which the husband would normally not have any interest in. :)
If you are ever in this area, feel free to contact me and I will take you to the Steel Magnolia house.
Hi Angel Eyes
No need to apologise for your absence. I have been away myself. :)
Take care and see you in Facebook too.
Hi Pi
LOL ... "Sliming after birth"? That really sends a totally different message. :)
deep fried catfish?? thats definitely something new..
Hi JT,
Your masthead looks very romantic. Glad you and Lady Patsy had a wonderful time.
You are very Malaysian tho far away from home. I know it right from the start of reading your comments.
But still, I asked in Ruby Ahmad's blog whether you speak with a Texan drawl. It was partly humour and to let you reaffirm your Malaysian identity. I knew the answer before it was answered.
Excellent... my friend, excellent...
have a nice day
Hi Craving Joe :)
Wow.. it has been a long time since we visited each other's blog.
How are you doing?
Yup... deep fried catfish is good! I don't cook it at home. Sometimes I go to the deli of a grocery store to purchase it as a meal. I get it with two sides (vegetable) - fried okra (lady's fingers) and stewed collard greens (somewhat like sawi but with bigger leaves).
Back in Malaysia, my mum used to cook catfish curry. Oh! it was so good with sambal belacan on the side. :)
Now you have made me crave for home cooked food again.
Hello Hi & Lo
So nice to see you back here. I have been off blogging for a while, anyway. :)
Thanks for the compliments. I have contemplated changing the masthead but until I find something equally romantic and comforting, that picture remains.
Ah! I see... so you knew what I was like from the start. You are sharp being able to read someone from comments posted. Yes, I am very much Malaysian unlike some who thought I was otherwise ... until they met me in person. :P
You keep well, Hi & Lo. See you around.
Hello David
Thank you, thank you. Appreciate your compliments.
You have a nice day too.
Cheers!
i've seen that movie steel magnolias. i liked it. one of these days (when? dunno...) i'm gonna visit US of A and i want you to be our tour guide, can or not?? *wink wink*
like ever...sigh
cheerios!
Hi KC
I don't mind being the tour guide as long as petrol prices are reasonable enough for us to fill up my tank to see places. ;)
(it is getting unbelievably expensive and prices are climbing up every week). I wish we had public transport here. That would help a lot. We can always work something out when the time comes. :)
No need to sigh... just make it your goal to visit the US of A and it will happen.
Cheers!
dear JT;
u dont hafta worry about the gas price coz we're gonna rent a car n u'll be the driver. better still, i'll dump the kids with their father at the hotel. kacau only lah them. just u and me on the road trip. and we'll paint the town red in color some more....hahahaha!
Hi! JT,
The cat fish and gumbo sure brings back memories of my trip to New Orleans.
Extra luggage....er..I am guilty of that too. :)
Just can't resist shopping.
Hi KC
Does your husband know of your plans? hahaha Poor guy ... and kids!
Sure, I don't have a problem being the driver. One request - when you rent, if possible, make it an automatic transmission. ;) Most rental cars in the States are automatic, anyway, but letting you know just in case ... (make and model - your choice). Make sure there is enough room for shopping bags cos' you will just go crazy with stuff here. ;)(oh yeah, and room for kids and husband). :D
Hello Aiyah Nyonya
Oh! when were you in New Orleans? I would love to go there someday. Pat and I were supposed to visit N.O. but we were told that the crime rate is kinda high over there and it was better if two out-of-towners (women) skip it.
As for extra luggage, I bet if Patsy could bring home more bags, she would have purchased more stuff. :) One thing I like about the States ... its commercialism.
jt,
The spelling mistake on vacium is nothing if you have seen how thwt spell omelette in Kelantan. Here are some examples: Hamlet, hamlek,
omlek.... I will post some pictures to prove my point (to be taken with my new toy hehehehe)
Hi Zawi
There was a restaurant, I remember way back in the late 80s/early 90s, that spelled Onion Chicken as Union Chicken. I could not help but imagine a Chicken in the Union uniform (from American Civil War). haha
(too much influence from watching that TV series "North and South")
Looking forward to your pictures. :)
For the Gumbo recipe go to www.gumbopages.com
-the best but takes a long time to make.
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