As Mardi Gras activities heated up in the city, it seemed like a good idea to take a road trip on Sunday, so we headed upriver to visit a couple plantations. We started at Oak Alley, known as the Queen of the Plantations, where we enjoyed a marvelous lunch. The 300-year-old oaks that form the alley predate the plantation itself. 
No photos were permitted in the lovely mansion. Our knowledgable guide shared some interesting stories
about the house and the families who lived there.
about the house and the families who lived there.The oaks behind the house are younger at about 150 years old. Gloria, NJ, and Kathie enjoyed the oaks and the sugar cane kettle while our chaufeur waited to take us to the next stop.
The next stop was Laura Plantation, just downriver from Oak Alley. This is a typical Creole plantation and quite a contrast to Oak Alley.
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