Chicot State park

Since our wedding 25 years ago at the Day Chapel at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church,in Scott,LA.,was a small intimate one,it seemed only natural for us to celebrate our Silver anniversary in an intimate setting also.
What can be more beautiful than sitting on a deck out over the water at Lake Chicot,in the Fall.We left on Nov.1st,all Saint's Day,for all the Catholics out there.The timing couldn't have been more perfect. We arrived at Chicot State park in Evangeline Parrish,early afternoon. Hidden from view ,down an incline and sitting up on stilts was the deluxe cabin,we would call our retreat for the next few days.
We quickly unloaded our gear and foods and libations,put some coals in the bbq pit and grilled steaks.Add to that, bbq baked beans, french bread with butter, boudin and ice cold beer & a fine Padilla 1932 cigar and you are relaxing outdoors Louisiana style. We had a bonus treat,cool weather,not rain cloud in sight,a full moon, gorgeous shows of color as the morning and evening sun highlighted the varying hardwoods and conifers that lined the lake. After watching the moon rise high against the blanket of twinkling starlights,we cuddled up,inside, near fireplace,along w/bourbon laced eggnog . The only sounds were those of birds,crickets and an occasional hoot of a distant owl and and a crackling fire.The cabin has windows ceiling to floor and afforded us a magical view of the beauty of full moon shimmering on the lake. One old cypress tree jutting out of the water reminded me of a a carved profile of an angel with praying hands. This set the mood for a very lovely evening. It is said that a picture paints a thousand words. Enjoy!!