you're in Louisiana. One place us the Tiger Truck Stop in Grosse Tete. This place keeps a tiger in a cage and it seems very depressed. They also have bad food. Another one is the Sweet Inn Motel. People say this is a drug house and the employees are scammers. The last one is the Le Petit Motel. There is a crazy receptionist that will probably pull a gun out on you. L E T T H E G O O D T I M E S R O L L L O U I S I A N A See You There Advice Louisiana is a great place to vis- it. There are many places to see and things to do. The food there is divine, and it is bursting with lots of different cultures from around the world. The people there are friendly and will be sure to welcome you to their state. Oak lined road The Atchafalaya Swamp Basin WE LCOME Louisiana, located in the deep south, became the 18th state in 1832. Theres a strong Spanish and French influence in Louisi- ana from settlers. Louisiana is nicknamed the Pelican State. The current governor is Bobby Jindal, and the population is 4 million people. Lodging If you happen to be in New Orleans to visit the French Quarter, you might want to stay at the Sheraton Hotel. This hotel has an indoor restaurant. In Baton Rouge, the Crowne Plaza is a good place to stay because they guest rating is good. Activities One of the things that you really want to visit is a Mardi Gras festival, which is in early March. If youre there in the summer, then you should visit Blue Bayou & Dixie Landin, an amusement/water park. Dining You never go to Louisiana without tasting the food. A place I recom- mend is Dempseys Poboys in Ba- ton Rouge. This place has local food that is their specialty. Another place is Southern Candymakers in New Orleans. This is a candy shop and they make pralines, a nutty candy. Sites to See One of the many sites to see is the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orle- ans. It is the oldest cathedral in the U.S. Another one is the Atchafalaya Swamp Basin. You can also take a tour of Avery Island, where to- bacco sauce is made. Blue Bayou & Dixie Landin St. Louis Cathedral Other food you may want to try are gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets, which are donut-like food covered in honey and sprinkled with powdered sugar.