Beaumont, TX to New Orleans

Our trip to Beaumont, TX was uneventful and we settled in for a two night stay. More often than not, we find ourselves choosing to stay two or three nights in one spot before moving on. I had hoped to visit the Thomas Edison Museum in Beaumont, but unfortunately the museum web page was out of date and it was closed on Mondays. Rats! We made the best of it, though, and visited the local Barnes and Noble before going to Walmart. As we were checking out with our groceries, Bob nudged me and pointed out the fellow next to us. He was bagging his items while balancing a small snake across the back of his neck. I couldn’t leave without saying hello and talking to the young man, who let me hold it.

This is Bella, a seven month old Ball Python, and she was very sweet. I asked if anyone objected to her being in Walmart and the man said no one had ever said anything to him about her.

On Tuesday we moved to a small town just east of New Orleans so that we could visit the area, driving into the city Wednesday morning.

 St. Louis Cathedral is just off Jackson Square and is the oldest cathedral in the United States.

We enjoyed seeing the local architecture with balconies overhanging the streets.

We ate lunch in the French Market at the Meals From the Heart Café, where I dug into a really good Black Bean Po’ Boy and Bob chowed down on Salmon, Grits ‘n Eggs. It’s always so nice to find good vegan food when we travel, and it’s been easier than I expected to find restaurants that serve food we both can eat.

Tomorrow we head for Biloxi, Mississippi for three nights.