No trip through Louisiana would be complete without our annual stop at Betty’s RV Park in Abbeville. Leaving New Orleans we took highway 90 to State Route 14 to avoid Interstate 10 all together. I love driving the back roads so much more than the boring truck infested interstate highways. With only the minor inconveniences of a few traffic lights and some small towns we pulled into Betty’s shortly after lunch.
Because we arrived on a weekend we hit the ground running and drove up with several other RV’ers to the town of Breaux Bridge for an early morning at Buck and Johnny’s Zydeco breakfast. We have been to a Zydeco breakfast in Breaux Bridge before but it was at Café Des Amis which we discovered had closed down. Apparently soon afterward Buck and Johnny’s began offering their own Zydeco breakfast. While the breakfast wasn't really anything special the Zydeco music and the energy in the place was definitely top notch!
I mentioned we come here annually but actually we didn’t come through last year because of unexpected RV repairs we had to have done in Red Bay Alabama after some framing fell out. Anyway we were very happy to be able to return and get caught up again in Betty’s Web. For those who don’t know Betty’s RV Park is a small RV park that Betty built around her home in Abbeville. It can be a little stressful maneuvering into a site but those cares are tossed away at 4:30 when everyone in the park gathers (with snacks) for Happy Hour on Betty's patio. We are so excited to reconnect with Betty and so many of our Betty’s RV friends!
After breakfast a group of us walked over to the Jam Session held weekly at the Joie de Vivre Café. Locals and travelers alike can be found rotating in and out of a Jam Session featuring lots of Cajun Music and Swamp Pop. We stayed for a while enjoying some warm Beignets (a classic Louisiana pastry) and some music before moving on down the road.
Our next stop was at the La Poussiere to listen to several bands who were performing that day. As is typical of anyplace visited in the Acadian Region of Louisiana we met some friendly Cajuns and spent a great afternoon listening to some wonderful Cajun Music. Afterward we all hurried back to Betty’s for our daily ritual…. Happy Hour! It's so great to be back!!!!!
NOTE: We are still at Betty’s RV Park in Abbeville LA and will move on into Texas in April…
Always great crossing paths with you.
ReplyDeleteWe've stayed at Poche's in Breaux Bridge several times and always make sure to go to Joie de Vivre on Saturday morning for the jam session. One of these days we need to stay at Betty's! Looks like you have a blast there.
ReplyDeleteWe always enjoythe music, the food and the cuture in Acadiana!
DeleteAhhh, Betty’s!!!! I can’t wait to experience Betty’s!! Sounds like there is music everywhere in this area!! What a fun place!!
ReplyDeleteWe love Betty's, one of those unique places in the US!
ReplyDeleteYep Croft, a ine of a kind spot!
DeleteNice to see Betty again, looks amazing as usual, and into her web again so much fun. Its been a few years for us must try and get back there again someday.
ReplyDeleteWe were three earlier this spring and had the best time. It was our first visit but we will certainly go back again soon. Looks like you had a great time.
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