Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline, LA
We had a leisurely morning at the campsite before we packed up and began rolling into Shreveport. We kept our first day traveling as a posse light with minimal travel and few activities. We wanted Gary and Linda to get settled into their rental RV and work out any kinks.
This pic is of the amazing Lake Bistineau where we are camping this evening.
Shreveport was only about 1.5 hrs away, and an easy drive.
We started a walking tour of the city, but after a few blocks of not being very impressed we said fuhgetaboutit and found a Cajun restaurant.
Here's Ned being our fearless leader and guide on the walking tour.
This is Linda's first trip to Louisiana so we are having a great time introducing her to the local cuisine. Today's lunch was crawdad etouffe (Ned), crab cakes (Linda), catfish (Gary) and blackened chicken and pecan salad (Debi). Of course we shared everything. So tasty! P.S. Linda says these were the best crab cakes ever!
Gary, you shouldn't be this happy getting eaten by a gator.
Because they're with us, of course they did a bike ride. We rode the Red River Trail and managed to do over 12 miles.
Riding the trail.
It was a really windy bike ride, but the upside was watching some cool kites.
Gary has old army buddies everywhere. This is Sam who served with Gary in Vietnam. After doing the bike ride we met up with Gary and Sam at the El Dorado Casino for drinks and reminiscing.
Tonight we are camped on a bayou. When we arrived the sun was shining directly on the water highlighting the cypress trees and Spanish moss. It was almost surreal. There is a dock coming from our campsite and we all took a moment just soaking in the beauty.
Had to include this pic cause it's our 13th anniversary. Love you sweetie.
Camground meals are the best! Tomorrow we head further south through Cajun country.
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