Leaving Texas to drive all the way over to Abbeville Louisiana was not our typical drive.It is 291 miles from College Station to Abbeville! What were we thinking? Well I can tell you what we were thinking… we were trying to get the heck out of all the rain pummeling eastern Texas!
Of course it rained on us off and on but by 4:15 we pulled into Betty’s RV Park.This is the latest in the year that we have ever come to Betty’s so it was strange to see some empty sites as it is usually packed to the gills in the spring. Betty usually closes the park for the summer to travel and see some of the great places her guests have been and told her about so we are here just prior to her closing time.
Those who have been to Betty’s before know the significance of our arriving at 4:15 pm. It meant we arrived just in time for HAPPY HOUR! Betty's is well known for hosting a daily happy hour at 4:30 pm where those staying at the park bring a small dish and their drinks to engage in fun and jovial conversation on Betty's porch. For those of you who haven’t been to Betty’s you don’t know what you are missing! This is the friendliest place on Earth!
At Happy Hour we were told the town is buzzing with excitement because one of the final four singers featured on the TV show The Voice hails from Abbeville. Vote Koryn signs are posted everywhere around town as the townsfolk are rallying around one of their own as she competes for the grand prize. Betty is pretty excited about this and had several folks over to the house to watch the finale. Sadly Abbeville's prize singer didn’t win but all of us in attendance feel sure Koryn will receive a big recording contract soon…
We are in Abbeville until the 31st and hope to figure out where we want to go for our summer journey before we leave. We are leaning toward spending some time visiting Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia. Maybe we will also venture to Missouri, Illinois and Indiana but we well let serendipity (and weather) decide that for us. Until then we plan to get our fill of Cajun food and Cajun music while visiting wonderful Acadiana…
Have heard so much about Betty's but have never been there. So enjoy happy hour for us. And be safe with all that horrible weather out that way.
ReplyDeleteWe've heard lots about Betty's too but have never been there. Louisiana isn't on our calendar heading south from Tennessee this fall so maybe we can put it on the bucket list for next year. It is sure a popular place.
ReplyDeleteWe love Betty's! Great people, great happy hours and great food nearby. We will be back!
ReplyDeleteIt seems that Betty never lacks for customers. :)
ReplyDeleteSure hope it's not as hot at Betty's as it is here in Virginia. Looks like you are going to have a great time no matter the weather.
ReplyDeleteI hope you didn't bring any more rain with you. The rain in Texas usually makes it over here anyway. This has been about the wettest Spring I can remember.
ReplyDeleteWe miss Betty's
ReplyDeleteWe met Jim and Nancy when we stayed at Bettys years ago :)
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed Betty's last fall, and still recognize a few faces. Have an awesome time!
ReplyDeleteJohn, if you come near Hot Springs, Arkansas, let us know, and we'll feed you. And, you all can unwind in the hot tub at our new house. Hope to see you and Sharon.
ReplyDeleteWe have only been to Betty's once. We need to go back. If you do go to Indiana, Prophetstown State Park is a really really nice full-hook up state park with large private sites. It is in a historic area (Tippecanoe and Tyler too) with really nice bike paths through the tall grass prairie as well as an operational farm from the 1800s. Purdue University is only a few miles away (for your university tours) as is Harry's Chocolate Shop in in the "Village" where you can have a brew. If you do go there be sure to get reservations in advance. The campground is popular in the summer and on Purdue football weekends.
ReplyDeleteForgot.... There is also a wolf habitat park with "night howls" in the nearby town of Battleground.
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