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(or what I did on my summer vacation)

July 31, 2010

Avery Island, Louisiana

The little bottle of spicy goodness that can be found all over the world (no, really, I'm not joking -- pay attention, it's everywhere) was created in the 1860's in one of the southernmost parts of Louisiana by a Mr. Edmund McIlhenny.

We visited Avery Island, to include a tour of the Tabasco factory, where we learned about "le petit baton rouge" used to test the doneness of the peppers, and a hike through the Jungle Gardens, this summer.  Mon Dieu, it was hot . . . H.O.T.  . . .  hotter 'n hot. Let's not mention the humidity. We melted right before each other's eyes.

Don't you love looking at other people's holiday photos?  All of 24 them. (I have more :)

Ever think you'd see such a Buddha in the southernmost part of Louisiana?

Aren't the live oaks incredible?
One rascal of a nephew is missing from this day.  His name is Zach, and he is 6.  He spent the day with his horse instead.
Did you know that Avery Island is a salt dome island?

Can you tell that the sun was fierce? I don't have a trick for taking photos in fierce LA sun.
  We were there at high noon.  Ouch.  

If you have the chance to go, try the spring or fall -- avoid LA in the summer.

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