A Great Swamp Tour in Breaux Bridge, LA

Look closely, you'll see an egret standing there

A Blue Heron..these birds, when they fly look like a prehistoric bird

Beautiful flowers that grow in the swamp

What happens to a "road" when an airboat goes through

October 2nd...We ended our day in Beaux Bridge, LA..stayed at the Microtel and it was very nice.  We had a nice continental breakfast, eggs, toast, yogurt and juice before we left to head for Walmart and then the Swamp tour. 

We had an 1100 appointment and arrived there about an hour early. Shawn met us and we waited for the next two groups to arrive.  We left right about 1100 and headed out to what was called Lake Martin.  He cruised very slowly around the lake telling us the history and pointing out wildlife and the story behind it all.  We all loved it, he has grown up his whole life there and you can feel the love he has for this area and the swamp. 

He took his time, and it seemed like he was doing this for the first time..It was just so awesome, I don't even have words for how gorgeous this whole area was.  

We have driven over swamps and I've always looked at it thinking "ohh  yukk", I know there are snakes in alligators in there.  Certainly, I wouldn't want to get out of the boat but it was just wonderful! We did see lots of wildlife, alligators, herons, egrets, spiders, turtles...just incredible. 

The bad part of the whole thing, he took us through a beautiful swamp that looked like it was carpeted with this beautiful algae.  When he went through it the algae gently separated and behind the boat went back together. He pointed out where a jet boat had gone through and area, and you can see where it ruined everything in sight!  The grasses were torn apart, the algae gone. Then we heard the boat sounded like an airplane only more revved up..this jerk was just  playing (or trying to annoy).  You could see the grasses and lily pads and everything in his way just flying behind him as he destroyed the beauty in front of him.  Guess this jerk started this business, and does whatever he can to annoy and take business away from Shawn and his dad who run their little company!  
I believe some "Cajun justice" is in order for this guy!

The tour lasted 2 1/2 hours and it was only $20.00 a person.  When it was over i have to tell you I have a whole new feeling regarding the beauty of the swamp.  

We left and headed for a mexican restaurant in town.  Now we are awakening at the Days Inn in Natchez, MS.  We'll visit the town a bit and head for Don's via the Natchez Trace until Tupelo.  Then we'll be able to say we've seen it all!

Our tour guide, Shawn

An algae covered "road" through the swamp