the historical streets of Natchitoches. We were parking just as the shops were opening. It was a beautiful day. I enjoyed 
checking out all the little shops. The buildings were all very old and still retained their historic feel. Unlike in Tombstone where they 
have all been remodeled and sheet rocked. Sad. Anyhow, took our time enjoying the old buildings and the beautiful flowers that were planted and in pots everywhere. Then we walked down by the Cane River Lake.Then we decided to check out a couple of Northern Louisiana plantations. They are much like all plantations, just big historic working farms, but one had many of its original outbuildings and another had a fascinating history.
Oakland Plantation was built in 1821 and is now a national park. It stands out because it still 
has 17 of its original outbuildings. It is currently undergoing renovations but we were able to walk all around and look in windows. The old plantation store was in operation until 1983 and it was the post office for Bermuda. Oakland Plantation still has its beautiful avenue of oaks in front of the house leading to the river. This plantation house was built Creole style with the main part of the house on 
the second floor. Protected it from floods and caught the breezes from the river. It had a large, deep wrap around porch. 
This last picture is of the old store and the large oak tree in the picture above that one drawfs the slave house. Well, once again I can't get any more pictures on here, so this will be in two parts. Sorry for having it broken up, but its out of my control. I guess part two will be tomorrow.
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