We went to Louisiana for some Cajun fun! Lake Charles is such a unique spot in Louisiana due to its close proximity to Texas while still maintaining its authentic Cajun heritage. Unfortunately, Lake Charles has faced many hardships due to hurricanes, including Hurricane Laura in 2020. But it's a community that continues to persevere and rebuild despite how many times it may get knocked down.

While there, we tried many spots on the Boudin Trail. Boudin is a classic Louisianan food that is like a sausage mixed with rice with many cajun seasonings. We also drove around the Historic Charpentier District which has many old, classic Louisianan homes.

Close to Lake Charles is the Creole Nature Trail which is a great way to see Lousiana's landscapes and wildlife. We spotted a good many alligators while driving around during our stay,

We never associated Louisiana with beaches, but just an hour away from Lake Charles is a really nice Beach named Rutherford Beach. It had a lot of seashells, nice sand, and places to camp out!

We ended our Louisiana with a crawfish boil since we were there for crawfish season. It was an experience we will never forget!

Boudin Trail: https://www.visitlakecharles.org/food...
Charpentier District: https://www.visitlakecharles.org/list...


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We are Matt and Rachel, a couple based out of Pennsylvania, with a knack for adventure. We want to discover all of what this wonderful world has to offer. Follow along on our journey of exploring exciting places, meeting new friends, and trying unique foods! Join us in this crazy adventure we call life and learn with us as we go.

00:00 Intro
1:18 Lake Charles Visitor Center
03:10 Historic Charpentier District
04:31 Spotting Gators
05:06 Rutherford Beach
07:50 Trying Boudin on the Boudin Trail
10:28 Crying Eagle Brewing Company
12:39 Crawfish Boil
13:08 Outro