May 13th, Mother's Day, Donaldsonville to New Roads, LA

I met Bobby and Smitty at a gas station just north of Laura's Plantation. They were typical of the folks I've met along the road...helpful, friendly, and concerned for our safety. Also, I've noticed the men are all wondering what my husband is doing while I'm gone! Smitty and Cheryl from the LaPlace Best Western win the prize for most accurately predicting today's mileage. The prize is, of course, our undying gratitude. Today was 47 miles, good weather, flat terrain, minor headwinds. Laura's Plantation was the amazing and the tour was the best I've ever been done...Laura's is a Creole Plantation. If you are thinking Scarlet O'Hara and Rhett Butler, think again! This was a fascinating place. Norman, the owner, urged us to urge all our friends to visit. They need to pay for the major renovations they made after 80% of the plantation building burned down. This place is well worth a visit.

Tomorrow and the next day are 85 mile jaunts. I probably won't write again until the rest day in Natchez. I am so excited to bike the Natchez trace after the rest day!
Bye for now, and happy trails,

Dusty