Unfortunately the weather wasn't spectacular the weekend of mom and dad's visit. Rainy and overcast ruled the forecast but we made the best of it. Sunday's brunch was courtesy of Slim Goodies, a diner on Magazine Street. There we made the plan to drive to Oak Alley Plantation. I have never gone on a plantation tour before and the beauty of the house led me to choose this one for us to go see.
Despite the less-than-sunny weather, it was a nice drive out to Vacherie, LA. There was plenty of swampiness to look at along the roads. The 28 live oaks lining the walkway to the main house are massive and gorgeous. Blows the mind a little to think that they've been there for over 300 years and to imagine all that has happened around them in that time. After taking the official tour we went for the full southern effect and had a Mint Julep. It was not half bad but sickeningly sweet!
After making our way back to the greater New Orleans area we dined in Elmwood then went to see Identity Thief to escape from the torrential rains that began that evening.
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