I mentioned in a previous post to this blog that I have traveled a little bit. I have and was able to experience a lot of climes and cultures. I don’t travel like I used to, though. That’s because I really love Louisiana. I grew up here and I connect with her in a way I could never connect with any other land. If you’re reading this, you probably also share that same special connection. If you don’t know what I’m talking about then ya gotta come down here and get the experience!
As I bounced from place to place, I came to rate each area and, of course, their sunrises and sunsets. A sunrise says a lot about an area. It tells how alive it is, how vibrant the locale perpetuates itself. Face it, boring places have crappy sunrises. How the sun says goodbye is also just as important as it says hello.
Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan….they never really “brought it”. Maine? Pretty gorgeous but sometimes the mountains obstructed the view. Arizona and New Mexico? Oh man, dont get me started. The cascade of colors that would spill across the horizon was breathtaking. Yes, you can view HD pictures and video of the Grand Canyon, but seeing it in person is different because you’re not cheating yourself of the experience that I cannot convey through words. Did I mention I’m an advocate of getting outside?
This applies to my gorgeous and incredibly awesome homeland. Louisiana has some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets I have ever seen. The wetlands we have here are enhanced by the powerful Mighty Mississippi River and the Louisiana Sun is just as alive and potent as the vast tracts of wilderness she traverses over. She can be tough and unforgiving, especially in the summer time, but always treats those lucky spectators with a display of colorful grandeur. This is no insignificant matter. Cruising through the marsh to the gentle hum of the outboard motor while watching the sun peek across the horizon makes a fishing trip. It’s a small ingredient that makes a fishing trip in Louisiana more than a fishing trip. People don’t get in the outdoors like they used to, and at first glance I may just seem like I’m rambling. I promise I’m not!
Get out here to beautiful Louisiana and see it for yourself. Our bays and bayous will facilitate excellent fishing and, of course, a canvas for your sunrise to rise on!
