Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Luz-ee-ana

Thats how you say it when you're from this part of the county. Baton Rouge Louisiana, that is where we are calling home for now. Tyler started a show here a couple weeks ago and is scheduled to be here til at least November (so their saying...) So the Residence Inn is our place of residence. Ty has been here before on a show, so he knows where to go and what to see. So Saturday we went to check out one the plantation homes here, it was amazing to see how they lived hundreds of years ago.
The plantation we went to was called "the Haumus House".
The trees are over 500 years old and gigantic in size! The landscaping was gorgeous and so well manicured. And the house was amazing in detail and decor for even this era, let alone the 1700's.
We also drove across a lake to New Orleans where Tyler's dad is currently working on a show.
What an interesting town. We rode the trolley- which is the oldest in the country.
And headed down to the famous "Bourbon Street" where the party happens.
What a filthy place! The whole street stinks, and there are strippers standing in doorways trying to lure you in. Drunks all over the place slurring and stumbling.
It was pretty interesting to say the least. We did hear great music (this guys left cheek, not his right- just his left would get HUGE when he would play, it was so awesome.) and ate some great food,
so there is good points in that town too. To say it is hot here is a HUGE understatement. It is in the high 90's with 100% humidity!
You open the door and feel like you're walking into a sauna. it's intense! We are having a great time here so far, and keeping ourselves well entertained! I will try to keep you all updated on our fun down here in Luzeeana!!