Terrebonne is part of the traditional 22 parish Cajun homeland of Acadiana, in what is considered French Louisiana. Covering a little over 14,000 square miles, Acadiana spans from just west of New Orleans (no, the city is not part of Cajun country!) all the way to the border of Texas along the Gulf of Mexico. ... Continue Reading →
I was getting antsy, it had been almost an hour since I last stopped. My hip, shoulder, and bladder were making it very clear that it was time for a respite – the physical triad that seems to compete for the “limiting factor” award to my motorcycle riding these days. Like indicators on my bike,... Continue Reading →
Since I traveled via state and national scenic byways as much as possible while I made my loop through the south, it’ll be easiest to group my story-telling in the same way. If you’re not a rider, don’t worry, there were LOTS of sites along the way that had nothing to do with motorcycles or... Continue Reading →
At the end of the CVMA 15-1 Labor Day Charlie Mike event, everyone split into groups to either ride back to the Fayetteville area or to other destinations. I rolled south, riding part of the Moonshiner 28 again, until turning east on Walnut Creek Road just south of Franklin, NC to pick up what’s known... Continue Reading →
So many good things came out of my road trip last summer – gorgeous scenery, impactful history lessons, amazing riding (despite ever-present road construction), and most-importantly, human connections. I’ve been incredibly fortunate that many of the interactions from my trip have resulted in continuing friendships, including from a chance encounter with fellow CVMA (Combat Veterans... Continue Reading →
I woke up and checked the weather on my phone. Hmm, thunderstorms in the afternoon. Whatever, I’m gonna check out a couple of scenic byways anyway. If I get wet, I get wet. Famous last words. . . Just a few miles from Annapolis, I crossed the Chesapeake Bay via the William Preston Lane, Jr.... Continue Reading →
Perfect way to wind-down at the end of a day or riding. I felt it while it was happening. I wasn’t going to be able to keep the bike upright. I pulled in the clutch and heard the engine rev in rebellion at the lack of throttle release, then leaned hard left and dumped the... Continue Reading →
Saying good-bye to family is never easy, but my heart and belly were full as I rolled out of my parents’ driveway and picked up U.S. Highway 90 for a scenic drive along the Gulf Coast. For the most part, Hwy 90 has run a little over 1600 miles from Van Horn, TX to Jacksonville,... Continue Reading →
Mural in downtown Houma, LA “Who’s your family?” I smile at the older man, leaning against a post under his camp at the end of Louisiana Hwy. 56, asking the question. “I’m a Daigle from Bayou Blue.” I say my last name the way it is pronounced back home (dĕg, which sounds like leg) as... Continue Reading →
First leg of excursion with bike and camper: 4 days, 6 states, 1000+ miles. The combination of warmer weather, blooming flowers, and chirping birds really lit a fire under my butt to get the first long-distance outing with my camper under my belt. I did what my Navy surface shipmates would call a "shakedown cruise,"... Continue Reading →
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