Sugar Plantations
One of the most surprising things about our drive to the two
plantations we saw today was the highway. Most of our time on Interstate 10 was
on a bridge. The road is raised above miles and miles of swap. Dad and I could
only imagine how expensive road like these cost.
The Houmas House Plantation was our first stop. Unlike the
other plantations, its owner Mr. Kelley lives in the main house with his two
dogs. The house is furnished in keeping with the period. Originally the plantation
made its money from sugar, today it makes its money through tours, weddings,
and restaurants.
Below is a statue of Lincoln created out of 60 lbs of pure
silver by the designer of Mount Rushmore. The pieces is so detailed,
you can even feel the veins in Lincoln’s hands.
A highlight of the house is its three floor spiral
staircase.
We left Houmas House and went to Oak Alley.
Oak Alley is still functioning as a sugar plantation today.
I finally know what the thin grass crops are along the road. They are the early
stages of sugar cane. The house of Oak Alley is pretty but its oaks are what
make it so magnificent.
These oaks are 300 years old and will live to be 600 years
old. The oaks were planted by an unknown settler and are the reason the family
chose to build a house on the land.
We had lunch at the plantation as well. The chocolate pecan
pie was to die for.
Tonight, we went out to dinner at Adolfo’s in New Orleans. It
is a restaurant similar to that of Rino’s in Boston in the respect you have to
be present to put your name on the list and an hour is considered a short wait.
Dinner was delicious. Thank you, Kim, for the recommendation.
New Orleans is definitely a different world
filled with culture. Dad and I are both ready to see what Texas has in store.
Tomorrow, we leave for Shreveport, LA. It is a little over half way to Dallas.
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