So now we are in Cajun country - the word comes from Les Cadiens or Acadiens - these were French speaking immigrants from Eastern Canada in the 1750s - they brought with them their own culture, food and music so there is a different feel to this area compared with up the road.
When we checked into the hotel they said there was a festival going on in the city so instead of chilling out down by the pool which was the plan we went over there and spent a few hours eating Cajun style and checking out the Zydeco music - fiddle, accordion, washboard usually.
It was great but I don't think I'll be buying the album!
I don't I'll be buying these either
Lots of stuff to do tomorrow so we celebrated being in Cajun country by ordering a Chinese takeaway and vegging out in front of the TV.
I'm going to miss this daily read when you return. You should write travel books! Any hint of French language being spoken or traditions from France/Canada still exist in Lafayette? Somewhere in the south there is the Gullah community who speak a form of English Creole. In the South Carolina area. I read about them ( probably an in flight magazine). A bit of a time capsule really. Cheers, Steve
ReplyDeleteYes - most of the signs are in both languages and they were singing/ chatting in French at the festival - you would be in your element!
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