Down in the Bayou

I've been down in Louisiana for the past two days on business. And believe it or not, I haven't been to Louisiana before! In total, I'll only get to spend about 48 hours here in LA (and none of that in New Orleans unfortunately), but here's what I've learned about Louisiana in that short time:

1. It's really humid


2. They have crazy, scary thunderstorms that come out of no where


3. There's some great outlet shopping in Gonzales (sorry hunny)


4. It's really hot


5. There's a whole Creole culture and language


6. Shrimp po-boys rock


7. It's really frickin' HUMID!! I can't image what it felt like here when Katrina hit in August with no air conditioning. It must have been absolutely brutal.

I have been staying and working in Gonzales, LA, which is about half-way between Baton Rouge and New Orleans (ok, maybe a little closer to Baton Rouge). Gonazales is known for their jambalaya..."The Jambalaya Capital of the World" actually. And of course with my luck, I missed their jambalaya festival by a week (happened in paris as well); May 21st - May 23rd.

Hopefully next time I get back down to the LA Gulf region, I'll not only get to experience New Orleans but also get some kickin' jambalaya!!