I spent a leisurely afternoon recently with my aunt. She invited me to lunch, knowing that I am headed across the ocean soon, and will be missing the bayous, Spanish moss, crawfish, and real people of my home state.
My aunt suggested the Cypress Inn – a beautiful seafood restaurant located on the banks of Bayou DeSiard in Monroe, Louisiana.
All kinds of creatures indigenous to Louisiana (a taxidermist’s delight) decorate the establishment: bass, alligator, and snapping turtles, to name a few.
My aunt and I sat on the back porch to dine so that we could admire the bayou – and the creatures that call it home, like the turtles that were hanging out near the pier, begging for food.
Auntie knows me well, and figured that the quietude of the bayou would calm my nerves and restore my peace.
She was right.
Stacy Rambles 
Wow – if the food is even half as good as the scenery, that would truly be a memorable meal.
Great pics, thanks for bringing us along!
It was, indeed, a memorable meal – though not turtle soup, as one might expect. ❤
That looks like a very peaceful place with a lot of character! How thoughtful of your Aunt to take you there. I have never heard of snapping turtles begging for food! It goes to show you, they are smarter than they look! We had snapping turtles in the pond behind our house where I grew up in Massachusetts. We had a very healthy respect for them. I wouldn’t want to fall into the water!
I hope you have safe travels and get to come back to your beloved bayou soon! xx
Thanks, Karen – arrived safe and sound, if not a little travel weary. Just dreaming of Louisiana now. ❤
You’re making me miss Louisiana.
I’m sorry, but it is a special place – one can never leave Louisiana permanently. Not natives, anyway. I bet Louisiana misses you, too, Alex. ❤