ADORABLE ABBEVILLE

The good people of Abbeville know how to do it up right.  When Vannie and Dave left me this morning, they were ready to hit the streets of downtown Abbeville.  

Stop #1...Reception at City Hall just for the Airstreamers.  A small treat would be served.  Dave said he wonders what a large treat would be.  Pain perdu (French Toast) and boudin with Steen's syrup and, of course, good ole Louisiana coffee. 

Stop #2...Walking tour of downtown Abbeville...It was a beautiful day...perfect for walking!

St. Mary  Magdalen Church

Built in 1910 on the site of the old church

 

Vermilion Parish Courthouse

Built around 1950

Designed by famous Louisiana architect, Hays Town

All sides were done in a different style...one was a Greek Temple, another was an antebellum home, one side the main entrance, and one was windowless and contained an historical plaque. 

Check out this old safe...just sitting out on the sidewalk

Abbey Player's Theater

V and D have been to many plays here in the past.  Dave has even acted in several of the plays...Rumors and Boys Next Door

Sam Guarino's Blacksmith Shop...1913

Sam immigrated from Italy

"If you can't find it anywhere, we can make it for you."

Working blacksmith shop in the downtown area until 2004.  Now a museum.

Old Depot...got a bunch of cute stuff in here.  Lot of shopping going on!

 

Stop #3...Lunch at Shuck's Restaurant...Another delicious meal!

 

Stop #4...Naptime

 

Stop #5...Sounds on the Square...This was in Magdalen Square, downtown Abbevilee.  V and D said they were surrounded by beautiful large oak trees, a fountain, and a gazebo.  Cajun music was wafting through the breeze.  People were eating jambalaya.  Gosh, it doesn't get much better than this!

 

 

The Band

Two teenage girls were the band leaders.  Great Job!

This is the couple that manages our campground. Sweet!

Abbeville RV Park

Arlene  and Luc Colle

The story goes that this tree was split in half during Hurricane Rita.  People tied it back together and waited...and, guess what, it lived. 

Children playing Hide and Go Seek around the gazebo.  Bet if you listen closely you can hear the laughter.

Another new friend, Sue.  She is playing a scrub board tie.  Vannie said that these ties are so cool.  They are made out of metal and have ridges like a scrub board.  The player puts thimbles on his/her fingers and scrubs away...of course, with that good ole Cajun beat!

 

 

Stop #6...Bed...Nighty Night.....