ZYDECO COUNTRY

Lake Charles, LA- Lafayette, LA Sunday 4/11 84 miles

Lafayette is the center of Cajun history and culture and home of the 7 day Zydeco Bike Ride which some day if I could ever get into the lottery , will do. It features not only riding but Cajun food and music everyday of the ride.

Our own ride today was LOOOONG It seems that from here on in, the only elevations we have will be bridges- our last 3 Adventure Cycling Assoc maps don't contain any elevations charts- this is Chicago lakeside riding.

So the scenery has improved-drainage ditches are filled with flowers, there are crawfish farms and rice fields and we were even chased by a 3 legged dog today! Crossed the muddy Mermentau River.

Here's Roberta from Connecticut- unflappable, steady on rider, dependable and with a great " park the car in the Harvard yard" accent. (Roberta on the left in 1st photo)