We got on the road bright and early today (if 9:30 is bright and early to you!).  It was kind of bittersweet leaving San Antonio and Jason behind.  Our visit was nice but short.  Do Texans love their state?  Even the waffle irons come in the state shape.  Remember the sink in Amarillo?  Yowza!

The wind gods turned on us again today, with a strong and stiff cross wind and gusts all day.  The landscape in east Texas reminds me a little of back home…rolling hills, trees, farms, etc.  We saw no wildlife, but lots of farm animals.  There was one ranch with bison and ostriches, an odd combination indeed.

We stopped for lunch near Beaumont, at a little mexican place called Tortugas; they also had some Caribbean cuisine as well.  Their food was quite good; it turned out to be a good choice.

Back on the road, we hit a brief traffic jam from an accident in a construction zone, between a semi and a car.  Not pretty.  Coming into Lake Charles, LA, we went over a very high bridge, which on approach concerned me due to the high winds, the openness, and not knowing if it would be one of those bridges with steel grating.  Fortunately, it was concrete all the way.

We motored into Lafayette around 5:30  and got checked into our motel.  Then off to WalMart for a few supplies.  While there, I inquired about where there might be a restaurant with local cuisine.  The man suggested Prejean’s with no hesitation.  So off we went, and hit paydirt!  There was more crawfish and shrimp and cajun seasons on the menu than anyone ever seen ‘afore!  Sharon had the Louisiana Zydeco shrimp, and I had the blackened catfish.  Then we topped it off with Creme Brulee and bourbon pecan pie.  Quite the meal, indeed.

By the numbers: 462 miles, including about 30 around town yesterday; 40.7 mpg, 34.6 mpg and 38.3 mpg.[gallery]

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