Notes from Marty

The plantation we visited today is called the Destrehan Plantation. We were so lucky to get the best guide ever and it was the last tour of the day. She is a licensed tour guide in New Orleans, and had us eating out of the palm of her hand, so to speak. She had many stories and knew a great deal about the history of the plantation and the structure of the house.

{Link to Slide Show of the plantation}

This is indigo, the first product of the plantation. After a few short years, they determined that sugar cane was much more profitable, so the indigo was abandoned. This plant was next to the house.

The afternoon also included some shopping for food for dinner and our breakfasts and lunches. We then had a great spaghetti supper here at the church, prepared by our own hands. We shared stories of the two services and the two excursions of the day. What a great group!