Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Enslaved at Oak Alley Plantation

 We walked through the enslaved quarters, which described the life of an enslaved person.

 

 



The hoe reminded me of the tools people in Malawi used in order to farm. 







































Oak Alley Plantation

 We took a short tour of the plantation house and then explored the grounds. Unfortunately, no photography was permitted in the house. 

 

 

  

  

 

Majestic live oaks, named as such because their leaves stay green, were everywhere. 

 

I spotted some resurrection ferns growing on the oaks. These ferns appear to be dead and lifeless but "resurrect" when it rains. 

 

 

You can buy a live oak sapling if you want!

 

At the end of the tour, we were treated to a mint julep.

Monday, November 2, 2026

World War II Museum: USS Tang

 An immersive exhibit focused on the USS Tang:

 


 
First we entered the submarine hatch:
 
 

Next, we had the opportunity to choose a section to command: