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Epilogue

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          Our first big RV road trip is officially in the books!  Before closing the book on this adventure, we felt it deserved a proper epilogue.    First, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has followed our journey.  Whether you’ve read and commented on our posts, kept us in your prayers, or supported us emotionally and financially -- we are deeply grateful for you.     If you couldn't tell from our posts, we hope you know that we have thoroughly enjoyed this amazing road trip.  To say it like a five-year-old, "It was fun!"  A Remarkable Journey     There were so many things about this adventure that are so hard to put down in words.  Every quaint small town we passed through (we stayed off the interstates as much as we could), every town mural, every clock tower, every church steeple, every blooming flower, every beautiful lake, every beach we walked on, every mountain, every Ameri...

Louisiana History Lessons

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      Delhi, Louisiana      On Monday, July 13th, we left our home base of Abbeville, LA, and traveled to the northeast region of our state, an area we don't recall ever visiting before.  We stayed at Poverty Point Reservoir State Park in Delhi, LA.  This park is conveniently located just a few miles north of I-20, has fantastic amenities, and we highly recommend it for anyone traveling through the top right corner of "The Boot."     Included as part of the State Park's facilities, but located a few miles north, is a marina, concession store, fishing pier, and a beach.  Both areas have a boat launch, a well-equipped fish cleaning station, picnic areas, and air-conditioned public restrooms. In addition to the RV sites, the park offers a few lodges and waterfront cabins for overnight guests . One of several of the park's walking trails.      Louisiana History Lesson #1     While searching for an ice cream sho...