Tuesday, March 20, 2012

A world you probably have not seen - Louisiana's in the Atchafalaya Basinswam,


Ernest Couret, tour guide
             

By Cara Harpole

If more Americans knew about the natural wonders of the Atchafalaya Basin, I believe the shear numbers of tourist would put Henderson Swamp on the map.    This place is a gold mine.   Many have passed this magnificent  natural wonder while traveling East  (from Texas) on the I-10 freeway.    The short glimpse on the over-pass does not come close to the awesome spectacular hidden beautiful and mystery of the swamp. 


The majestic natural raw beauty of Louisiana's  swamp wetlands is often like a buried treasure in the abyss.  Many, (including natives)  have not ventured off into the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin.  After living in Louisiana for so many years, even I,  a person who has traveled all around the world, had no idea of the affect the swamp would have on me. 


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 (See: Roger Stouff, the last traditional Chitimacha chief http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7zd8akzv_0)




I couldn't leave town without having a Po boy





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