We were surprised and pleased when Betty emailed us suggesting we stop at her park. Crossing to southern Texas we hated to bother her with a stop of a few days but we finally figured it out and so we arrived to the usual warm hug.
If you haven't been to Betty's, her rv park is unique. Its all about making friends, enjoying and learning about Cajun culture, and food, and relaxing in a place from which you are always a little sad to leave.
So yes it was a joy to talk with Marvin, who was having a birthday, and to meet Jim and Cookie and Ann and Tom, to name a few of her guests. Betty did invite us to show our stones and wire wrapped jewelry and we did hold a little happy hour art show, (thank you Betty)!
We also made our yearly trip to Avery Island to stock up on our favorite hot sauces. Running low on fuel we found stations in New Iberia where the diesel was only $2.74 a gallon, which is the lowest price we have paid in years.
Another side of Betty's Park is her folk art adorning the happy hour locations. Its a series of unique objects which Betty has found and adding her twist. One area is dedicated to her Kritter Korner where she has found drift wood pieces all of which have suggested hidden animals. In those pieces she found bears and fish and owls, to name a few.
Its exactly what we try to do when we cut and shape rocks, always looking for hidden shapes and scenes, shes just using another medium. So this entry is really about her Cajun folk art. She doesn't sell it, but she could, and it would be popular. Its really about making her friends smile and see a little glimpse of her inner self, and that's what folk art should be.
If you haven't been to Betty's your really missing a special place! Clear skies
ps When your crossing Louisiana on Interstate 10 be sure to stop at the Atchafalaya Welcome Center, It a unique Cajun place with a talking raccoon!
Nice post, can't wait to get back there in the spring!!
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