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Cajun Trip with Sandi and Rocky
November 9, 2021 - November 14, 2021
Trails & Tales in Acadiana with the Vagabonds, Rocky and Sandi
Dates: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – Sunday, November 14, 2021
FIVE NIGHTS, SIX DAYS
Includes:
- Motor Coach from Georgetown
- Hotel
- Most Meals
- Entry Fees, Driver, Gratuities
- Special Speakers
Cost: $1390 PER PERSON DOUBLE, $1600 SINGLE
$500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS DUE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
FINAL PAYMENT DUE BY AUGUST 31, 2021
Contact: Babs Cape if you are interested in insurance or have questions: 512-864-3560
TRIP SUMMARY: Journey to the land of the Cajuns – descendents of French Acadians, expelled from Nova Scotia 300 years ago, who found a new homeland and culture in south Louisiana.
| Cajun History Acadian History Museums |
Cajuns in the Wetlands: Rivers, Bayous, and Swamps Mississippi River History and Impact Acadian Wetlands Museum Atchafalaya Swamp Boat Tour |
| Cajun Culture Cajun Food, Music, Dance |
Cajuns on the Prairies Rice, Sugar Cane, & Crawfish Acadian Prairie Museum BBQ and Campfire at Rocky’s Lake House |
| Meet the People of Acadiana “Cajun Grand Ole Opry” Live Radio Show |
Cajun Industries: Farming and Petroleum Hot Pepper Farming and Manufacturing Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary Salt Domes and Oil Wells |
Itinerary
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – Sunday, November 14, 2021
Day 1 Tuesday, November 9: Heading To Cajun Country
– bus trip to Lafayette, Louisiana
– en route visit Louisiana Welcome Center, Oil & Gas Park, Gator Chaleau
– Cajun dinner & music, Lafayette, Louisiana
– hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton, Lafayette, La (five nights)
Day 2 Wednesday, November 10: Introducing the Cajuns: History, Music, & Dance
– visit Acadian Cultural Center National Historic Site
– tour Vermilionville Living History & Folk Life Park
– visit Evangeline Oak Site and Museum with archeology presentation
– Cajun dinner and Cajun dance lessons
Day 3 Thursday, November 11: Cajuns in the Wetlands: Rivers, Bayous, & Swamps
– visit Army Corps of Engineers Old River Control Structure
– tour Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center National Historic Site
– boat tour in Atchafalaya Swamp
– dinner and dancing, restaurant overlooking Bayou Teche
Day 4: Friday, November 12: Cajuns at Work: Agriculture & Petroleum
– visit Avery Island salt dome and McIlhenny Tabasco Factory
– tour Jungle Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary
– visit Acadian Museum of Erath with presentation about Royal Proclamation
– tour Jefferson Mansion or Gardens, and Lake Peigneur salt dome
– dinner overlooking the Vermillion River
Day 5: Saturday, November 13: Cajuns on the Prairies: Rice and Crawfish
– tour Conrad Rice Mill or Kelly’s Landing rice fields & crawfish ponds
– afternoon at Rocky’s lake house: BBQ, campfire, hiking, canoeing, local friends
– tour Acadian Prairie Cultural Center National Historic Site
– attend “Cajun Grand Ole Opry” live radio show @ Liberty Theater
Day 6: Sunday, November 14: Leaving Cajun Country
– return bus trip to Georgetown, Texas
– lunch en-route in Houston
– arrive Georgetown, Texas