Grand Isle Louisiana

We drove through New Orleans without really seeing anything other than bridges, more bridges, water and the freeway. We were headed a couple hours south of New Orleans to Grand Isle Louisiana. Grand Isle is a small settlement at the end of a very long and narrow peninsula. There is a state park at the very end of this land strip. It is a beautiful park and a nice place to spend some down time. Other than spending time on the beach and a few small hikes there is little else to do.

We will be leaving here on Tuesday and heading to New Orleans where we plan to spend a week.

The following are some pictures from our time at Grand Isle.

Along I10 approaching New Orleans

Water is everywhere here

Going across lake Pontchartrain. The bridge off to the right is the Causeway and is one of the longest bridges in the world, 24 miles long.

New Orleans

An eight mile bridge going to Grand Isle

All homes are built on stilts

Grand Isle State Park

Chris Is washing shells she collected on the beach. 

Looking back from the fishing pier