Two weekends ago, BL, Rene, and Myles came to visit. Myles' request was to go to the Gator Park so we set out Saturday morning for it. It is only a few miles out of town on a bayou. When we got there about 10 it already felt like it was about 100 degrees! We went to the back to watch the gator feeding. I must say I felt a little silly paying money to see gators since we never had to look very far in Florida to see them for free. But, it's amazing what you'll do for your 4 year old nephew! :)
When we left the Gator Park we were hot and hungry so we went to Mama's on Front Street in Natchitoches for some tea and cajun food. After lunch Myles enjoyed feeding the ducks on the river. We then came back home to enjoy the AC. Saturday afternoon the heat index was 113, so we were glad to be inside. We enjoyed catching up with Rene and BL and played Croquet that evening. The crew left Sunday after lunch to get back so Rene could go back to work Monday. BTW, she is pregnant with our second nephew who should be here on August 7!We just took our most recent visitors back to the airport yesterday. Les
ley and Robert, friends from Orlando, via Gainesville, flew over Saturday morning for a visit. This time we did not go to the Gator Park, but did go back to Mama's for lunch. After our delicious lunch, we visited the shops downtown and took a horse-drawn carriage tour of downtown Natchitoches. The rest of Saturday was taken up with card and bocce playing. After church Sunday, we went to The Mariner on the Lake for lunch and then followed that up with more card playing. We also got in a few games of croquet Sunday night. We are so blessed to have friends that will fly all the way from Florida to come and see us. And, although it's been almost a year since we last saw each other, it is great that we can pick back up like it's only been a few weeks.
We are truly blessed with great friends and family and are always waiting for that phone call or email to let us know we will have more visitors. The B&B Arnold is always open for our friends and family! Hope to see you soon.
