A Stormy October Day

On October 13th I drove to Baton Rouge from Monroe completely missing the storm and tornado that hit W. Monroe and Monroe.  I left Baton Rouge as a heavy thunderstorm was hitting there. Just north of Baton Rouge and up LA Hwy 1 I drove through miles and miles of vivid green landscapes and glowing stormy skies.  

I drove up along the False River, through New Roads, near the Mississippi and later by Old Raccouri River.  This bright little Piggly Wiggly store was in Mansura.  The drive along Hwy 1 is beautiful. Beautiful farms and stunning old houses including Parlange Plantation are visible from the highway.  There is such rich visual material and culture in the area that it will take days to explore. Since the drive I have discovered a book put out by the University of Louisiana Press, New Roads and Old Rivers about this area, Pointe Coupee Parish, one of the 64 parishes in Louisiana.

Note:  Parlange Plantation is privately owned by can be visited.  Parlange Plantation is located on 8211 False River Rd./Hwy. 1 at New Roads. It is privately owned, but open by appointment only; there is a fee charged. Please call 225-638-8410 for further information.