Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville, LA:  Started out cloudy and cool this morning, but the sun made its appearance early afternoon.  Turned out to be a beautiful day.  Stayed inside just lying around all morning, but ventured out in the afternoon. Got ensconced in my chair with my book and enjoyed the wonderful aroma wafting in on the gentle breeze.  The smells are more like spring than fall.  This loop is mostly empty and very quiet.  The couple across from us walked to the river with their fishing gear.  I even walked a little bit.  The swamp trail is beckoning.  Maybe tomorrow or the next day.  Low 70s today.   

Live oaks on the banks of the Tchefuncte River.