Scouting the Natchitoches Field Trip

I spent Saturday in the Natchitoches area scouting our upcoming field trip. Melrose Plantation, established 1833, is one of my favorite old houses. The history and art on display at the house combine two interests into one visit.

The first Christmas Festival booths were set up as we walked by the Cane River. The shop keepers were decorating on Saturday afternoon. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Cane River.