Day Two
Originally I just wanted to stay for one night in Lafayette, but I had the feeling that I want to see more of this city. Yesterday I met Arik, who invited me to stay at his place for another night. So I spend another day here.
Lafayette City Center:
My way to Vermilionville (Cajun Culture Museum). There are just no sidewalks or busses. Its ok as long there is a green sideline, but it become interesting at bridges! If you don´t have a car, you are basically screwed. (or you are a bit suicidal like me, I didn't take a picture of it)
Vermilionville
Po-boy for lunch, this time Crab-meat
Lafayette University Campus, swamp and alligators inclusive
I don’t know why we said yes to this:
After this cultural experience, we went to some of the local pubs and tried the rich selection of local craft beers. Even the local school brews its own beer here. We Germans should watch out with our beer culture. The Americans are catching up! I was also introduced to Shuffleboard, a popular bar game. Luck of the beginner, I even won the match.
Shuffleboard
Arik did his very best to show me what true Southern Hospitality is about. He even gave me his old smartphone after mine broke down. Yeah, my Samsung phone is dead, no WhatsApp and all numbers are gone for the rest of my trip. However, getting a replacement phone helps me a lot for the rest of my travels. I am very thankful for it!
my accommodation for one night
my new phone
Thanks Arik for your hospitality and the great breakfast, I will check out your TED talk soon ;)
In the end I wished I had stayed longer here in Lafayette. I already accepted an offer for couch surfing in Houston for the weekend. So after a great breakfast I got an Uber to the greyhound station. The Uber driver was actually from Mannheim, the world is a small place!
This was it with Louisiana, now its time for Texas
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