Solo Road Trip Through the Forgotten South (Stuck in Time) 🇺🇸
Southern Louisiana is like traveling to another country. Join me today as we road trip across this remote part of the American South. We'll meet the friendly locals, and see everything from mansions to despair, the Chitimacha Indian Tribe, and delicious food.
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Thanks for watching! I've got 2 more videos coming to you from Louisiana over the next couple of weeks. This is all part of the Deep South series that you can watch here: kzhead.info/channel/PLEyPgwIPkHo5c-iYpXFfGH1qKJHseirMu.html ► Get the best bread and ginger cakes at LeJeune's: lejeunesbakery.com/ Rickey said orders are coming in nonstop so please be patient with delivery time. Hollywood is going full speed. ► Stay at Albania Mansion: albaniamansion.com/ ► Visit the Chitimacha Museum:www.chitimacha.gov/attractions-accommodations/museum ► Get the Best Seafood in Cut Off at Cher Amie's: maps.app.goo.gl/UDT9TjpP57zM8Dcf6 or Mommie Jo's (owned by the guy I met's mother-in-law) maps.app.goo.gl/ghsr8RGbBiRRW1Nr7 ► 🎥 More Behind the Scenes Videos: petersantenello.com/ ► 📝 My Free Weekly Newsletter: www.bit.ly/3HC36EH ► 👕 Merch: innercircle.petersantenello.com/collections/all
Sweet. Sending to my mom!
Can't wait, the south is most interesting, so beautiful...💛
You should do coastal Mississippi. It's a whole different world from regular Mississippi
How far behind are your videos? Was this shot this year?
Thank you Mr. Santenello. Your videos have the power to transport the viewers to the places you visit, in a visual, cultural, and social way. I have enjoyed all your work. Thanks again.
As a Jamaican, the things shown about America in the media make America seem like a horrible place but it's the same thing the media does with every country. Peter shows that America have some wonderful people outside of the major cities. The people that live in the cities are far from nature and calmness.
“Far from nature and calmness” love that!
Yes but the people in the cities are far more excepting because they have experience with many people from all over the world. You appreciate their culture and experiences. So you don’t have the ignorance that SOME small town people have Of course not all. 😊 I’m actually Canada’s but same diff and I’ve lived in the states. Parents were born and raised in the states so all my family are there. Other then parent and siblings. It’s the same. Kinda lol I grew up in both Toronto and in cottage country. Even an island And I found as a child/teen it’s way easier in the cities. Not too much time doing nothing lol. I mean but being out in the beautiful county which I love. But in the city you are too busy doing what you enjoy. :). Good and bad.
yea that's it, just gotta get out of the cities and you'll find some real folk going through some real stuff, makes you human, humble, everyone in a city is just looking for a reason to brag, no wonder its called the concrete jungle
Do you want to come to America?
Key word: OUTSIDE of the cities.
The bakery owner needs his own show on the history channel. He’s amazing
Why do you want to destroy that little bakery?
@@DarkElfDiva ouch
He was so cool. The bread looked amazing as that house. He had a cool voice too!
I was impressed with the fact they use lard for making the bread over disgusting shortening
As a German, I am completely blown away by the people in this video. They are so open minded and friendly despite struggling with the challenges of today's world even more than we do over here. Stay strong, stay friendly and remain loving human beings, folks! Love from Germany!
Yes, it's a beautiful area with very friendly people. Would love to see the South one day. Hello from Nuremberg!
Americans in general are exceptionally friendly to outsiders as compared to Europeans. One of few countries on the planet where strangers generally smile to one another.
also in Germany there are plenty of welcoming, extremely friendly and open minded people. I would invite you to travel through Germany like how Peter travels through the US. I am very sure that you would have plenty of nice encounters with lovely people.
@@MikeLikesChannel I am sorry but this is not true and a sad negative generalization. Been traveling a lot in my life - and in every country people were acting extremely friendly towards me without many exceptions. It's not a matter of the country nor the continent - plus I guess it also counts a lot how you yourself are acting towards others you are encountering along the way.
@@juu2356 Germans aren’t outgoing from the start. They have to warm up to you. Particularly if you don’t speak their language.
That bus driver is a sweetheart. She’s got the right mind for driving the kids.
Heck yea! & She'd alao whip ya butt, & wen ya mom found out u get a 2nd whippin for embarrassin' ya momma😂 It's a beautiful place to grow up⚜️🐊🎭
I don't care if it's Cajuns, Appalachia or Amish --- Super, super series -- this is the story of America!!! Thanks Peter......
It's brilliant
True👍🏻
The best way you could possibly put it, there's no match like Peter! Hello from TX
I dont care about cajuns, appleanicents, amash either but I like Peter
Peter any voodoo witch doctors there? I want to resize my penis a bit so I can wear shorts in the summer for the first time…
So happy to hear that the bakery is busy with orders. I ordered this past Monday. Received an email today that they are backed up on orders and it will be a couple weeks for delivery. That’s what happens when people come together to support others.
Can you give the name and number of the bakery ? I didn't catch up on the video. Thanks
WOW!! That's FANTASTIC! As a former small business owner, this makes me SO happy. 😊
@@tedawilliams Peter has the link to the bakery in the description.
Can you order online
Yes @@coryclark8986
Writing this from Russia. Our media for decades has been trying to concrete the stereotypes about how bad the opposite people are. But in fact you see that regular people from outside the big cities are all the same: hard-workers, definitely seeing their own struggles, but keep being optimistic and so open to the strangers. And in the end of the day this is the people who carrying the whole country on their backs - and, as usually, don’t get enough recognition for that. Thanks for a trip, man. There’s been a lot of channels, but the atmosphere in your videos is so calm & pleasant! God bless 🙏🏼
100% ON POINT 👍🏻
As an emigrant to USA from Russian and German grandparents, I completely agree. God Bless you. Nobody does the reality better than Peter❤
i like seeing videos from russia too, america and russia have more in common than differences. god bless
Agreed. But they elect a state government designed to keep them poor and their infrastructure near falling apart. They get the services they deserve. Thank God for the North. Stay ignorant down there, folks.😅
IMO most people want the same things in life regardless of where you live .
I born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana. I spent 33 years of my life in Cajun country before I moved across the US. Thank you for this video and showing how wonderful and unique Cajun country and Cajun culture is. I brought some tears to my eyes watching this, missing my home, and being proud of the friendliness and hospitality of Cajuns.
I would love to visit your region and meet Cajun people. I would love to speak French there
Most people don't speak French. It's too bad.
@@MC-cg2rrFrench was discouraged and children could only speak English in schools. The old people are leaving us quick and it would be hard to find someone that actually speaks Cajun French.😪
I found east-central Louisiana remarkably friendly too, when I drove through it. And probably the other parts too, I just haven't been to them yet.
This channel has restored my faith in everyday hard working Americans. They are really not well portrayed in the mainstream media. To see that there are still these down to earth folks who would tell a stranger "hey hop in the car, I'll show you around my little town" is just heartwarming.
We don't even have the right to breathe in most media outlets period. LOL. Little do they know how many of us there really are left out here.
No need for a car to be shown around Chitimacha Peter Santenello did that sightseeing tour for us.
You could just quit paying attention to „the media” and go outside.
Best advice: Stop watching mainstream news, it's fake 95%
I always see these comments and it's always funny how ignorant other countries are of America
You missed mentioning that spectacular spiral staircase that looks completely unsupported. That is real craftsmanship!
I noticed that right off....beautiful.
I stopped the video and just stared in wonderment, just beautiful!!
did it have a mural painted on it? couldnt quite see it properly
Yes, that was really something, I was hoping to see the upstairs also!
That home is truly a treasure. Leave it to Peter to have access from a random stranger of a house very few people have ever been inside.
52 years married... and they're still in love. What a great way to end the video. Thanks for another look into a part of America I've never seen. Amazing people.
He said just 52 yrs!
I moved from NY to this area 28 years ago. I lived in 3 northern states and here. This is by far my favorite place! I love Cajun country. The food is amazing. The people are beyond friendly. It’s a whole new world down here. I will never leave.
There no other like it ❤
@qtcarmen7d896 It's the deep south, the grain bins, occasional Antebellum homes mixed with old shotgun cabins and homes. It's like a time warp
Peter Santenello, opening hearts and minds one Saturday at a time. KEEP IT UP PETER!!!! the country NEEDS your work!!!!
❤
You sad it all.
So does Canada
@@rayjay5836 I'm 🇬🇧. Hello ✌️. What in earth is going in with yours Prime Minister? Is he a crook? Is he good? I see Jodan Peterson attacking and the opposition guy but how does your voting system work? Is Trudo popular is kept in place by lobbies are Prime Minister seems like a nice bloke but he just can’t make the change. It’s needed in our country. Please don’t think that I am trying to degrade Canada and anyway I just wanted to know what the actual truth is because for some reason KZhead sent me a lot of centre, right to write wing stuff and it’s good to see to see the left side and point of you otherwise you can’t work out or I can’t work out what the truth is and how people really feel. I hope you have a fantastic Easter and I use my microphone for this message so I’m sorry if the grammar spelling is weird all the best.🫡
Natalia and I thank you for this comment! We know we're on the right path when we see comments like this.
Respect to that woman bus driver! Keep up the great work!
Lovely person, too
Yes...great attitude. Kids love and need boundaries...even if they are not always aware of that need.
Now THAT is a hard job
The potato man. He’s a lovely old gentleman. What friendly people. It’s such a shame how folks are struggling now. The bread and ginger cake looked so good. Ricky is so nice and I hope his business goes on and on. I’ve never been to the USA but if I ever had the opportunity I’d prefer to visit places like this and not the big bustling cities. Real people. Thankyou for showing this 😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Bus driver lady is fabulous, love her. What lovely people. I'm in the uk and this is a world away from here. We did an American road trip back in 2001 from Miami to SF and across to DC and NY.. I loved it, I'd love to go back and do all these little towns. It'll be a retirement bucket list.
Man, I hope that guy’s bread and ginger cakes get a big boost from this video. Absolutely love that!
They are both amazing! I was born nearby and would eat them often. When I moved away, my family would still ship me those ginger cakes. Lol
I’m ordering some!! Gonna spread the joy in Georgia
As an European visiting the states I would certainly search for these kind of traditional family bakeries or other food stores, to get something decent. I hope they are not too rare
I’m on carb free diet but I will buy this guys French bread 🥖 by the dozen
@@Blackadder75are you visiting now or planning a visit? The small businesses are not rare, you just have to know what you are looking for. Also the old restaurant's, what we would call a "greasy spoon", or run down looking, ramshackle places, sometimes even the term "restaurant" is a stretch, but they have the best food! Ask the locals. In the town I grew up, there was this place that looked like they were struggling, but they had real authentic Mexican food, way up in the north. You just never know. ❤ I hope you have a wonderful trip when you do visit!
This is what true journalism without an agenda looks like. Peter just has open, honest discussions with everyday people and documents it for his viewers. Great content.
Touche!
I'm starting to think the mainstream media don't care if anyone is watching. They'll still get their ad deals with the pharma companies and defense contractors. Why would a company want to pay for ads on a channel nobody watches, you might wonder. The ad deal is just a bribe to get positive coverage on the programs. But again, what's the point if nobody watches the programs? Well, people get their information online, and many online sources base their information on 'reputable consensus', which basically means 'what the mainstream media says is true'. Chomsky laid it all out in Manufacturing Consent, and while the model has changed to keep up with technology and Chomsky has become an establishment hack, the system he outlined is still going strong.
Amen 🙌 Peter and Natalia are a breath of fresh air. This is what the world needs.
AGREE !
Yeah, I've noticed that independent creators who don't have a checklist of topics or narratives to push, who just give their perspective and have free-form conversations with people wind up getting lots of views and attention. They also seem to get attacked a lot with lawsuits, DMCA claims, etc.
This is the kinda documentary I love.. no agenda just honest journalism allowing us to shape our own opinions. Refreshing.
At 2:50, you saw pure hearts communicating that melts your heart! This is what humanity is supposed to be, simplicity and invincibility. Thx for buying a sack of potatoes; means a lot to him! 👍🏾
When it’s all said and done 99.9% of us just want to be able to be safe, provide for our families and feel loved regardless of where you live. Exposure is key,thanks for having us along Peter!
Exactly why I vote Republican.
@@gunsandpoker7432 TRUMP 2024 from West Kentucky
@@gunsandpoker7432agree with this comment just want my kids to be safe & for their kids to be safe & so on
@@gunsandpoker7432 So you're okay with living in a dictatorship, and doing away with the constitution?
@@sheilacampbell2521 You just described the Biden regimen.
Peter, the thing some people may not know is Cajuns in South Louisiana are taught very young to love our neighbor. We grow up seeing our parents and grandparents help others - it doesn't matter if you're a stranger or not. We are here to help one another. Acts of kindness are very important to us. We love you and see you as family. We know we need each other. Each person we meet, we meet for a reason. Yes, there are exceptions, but for the most part, Cajuns have big hearts. We have and will rescue you (in a boat usually) if you're stuck/flooded, give you dry clothes, and feed you a good meal. Nothing expected in return. Do good when you can - that's Cajun. Have gratitude for the small things - that's Cajun. Throw a big temper tantrum and yell a lot when you've been wronged - that's Cajun. Work hard, eat a good supper, and pray before you go to sleep - that's Cajun. Keep going - that's Cajun. Thank you, Peter, for showing parts of Louisiana to the world. PEACE & LOVE to you and your wife!
From one of Peter's previous videos I suspect that is because Cajuns have a deep Christian culture. So deep and authentic that they left Canada to live it.
@@dannylgriffina lot of catholics as well
I definitely felt some of what you're talking about here and I fully agree. Your culture is truly special. Thank you so much for your huge support to the channel!
I’m new to the deep south and I find that most everyone I meet do NOT care what color you are, or are not. Good neighbors, kind loving and caring people willing to help you. My friends still on the west coast think it’s just horrible in the south, they think I’m a bit nuts for thinking how wonderful it is - and that’s fine with me cuz they can just stay west and keep their w0ke crap.
Guessv you're omitting Angola when you talk about Christian values. Ffs
I love how peter just makes friends wherever he goes.
The world needs more people like her. I bet she has helped more kids then she knows
The gentleman who owns the bakery has an amazing accent. I could listen to him all day. 😊
Yeah go to hell with him, he will definitely be there
Some of those Cajun accents are so soothing I haven’t the faintest idea what they’re saying but I could sit n listen to it for an hr
@@YeshuaKingMessiah Makes you realise what a great job Michael Jeter did playing Del in The Green Mile.
We are from South Louisiana and have never been there but we are going to be taking a road trip to get us some bread and ginger cakes 😋 Thanks for finding this place and sharing your videos Peter!!
-Noted 100th like. Hey Siri, set a reminder to check Peter Santenello’s video titled, “solo road trip through the forgotten south”. Check comments for, “The gentleman who owns the bakery” and see how many likes it’s at 1 month from now. Hey Siri, edit comment. Make guess 373 likes.
How can you beat this kind of content? It's raw, authentic, boots on the ground, journalism.
And it's unbiased.
Agree totally! Want to take my own "road trip" to so many wonderful places Peter has visited. My father and took a trip acorss the midwest in the late eighties whenI was a teen...so many wonderful 'regular people" we met.
@@NicoleSanchez-so7by The most memorable experiences are best when shared. 🙂
bro is literally just renting a car and talking to people lol, you make it sound like he's a war hero, also you dont rule scotty
@@bgrelek6311 He's conducting first-hand interviews with the locals of the area. Boots on the ground type of journalism. It's quite fascinating.
Best series yet. My baby has me up at 3am in England and of course as usual I watch your vids as they’re so fascinating ❤ thank you x
Prayers for the bakery; Six generations! That is amazing. I truly hope they are able to stay open during these economical times. The community would be blessed to keep that long standing business around.
I am addicted to these journeys It restores my faith in the normal people who are hard-working and kind. Lots of good souls in this great nation. Hopefully we can keep it. Thanks Peter
Unless you suffer delirium tremens between postings, you're not addicted, rather you're captivated or fascinated.
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Believe it or not, this is the America that I love. Off the beaten track and real salt of the earth people. As a kid growing up in Jamaica, we thought that America’s streets were literally paved with gold, there was no poverty, no dirt, no crime, etc. In other words it was presented to us as Utopia. But when I moved here decades ago and realized it was just like everywhere else, I wasn’t disappointed. It made me love this country even more. Wish I was able to travel everywhere throughout this beautiful land.
This area has really declined over the last 20 years. As businesses and industries disappear poverty increases and so does crime. It's sad to see how fast these towns fade away. I grew up in New Iberia. When I was a kid the old people still spoke cajun French. The buildings were kept up. Most of the businesses and industries were still around. Poverty was still a thing but not like today. People are really struggling. But there are still really good people around and even if they don't have much they'll still share, try to help, say hello or invite you in.
@@Peppersfirst…👍🏾
Peter, as a native Louisianian, thank you so much for this wonderful channel. I love the respect you show to all the people you meet. Keep up the excellent work you are doing.
I live in Louisiana. On your worst days, you can still find a stranger to talk with like a friend. This is a wonderful series of videos.
“I’m headed for CutOff” “Whoa ho, okay 😂” Love this trip to Louisiana!
Cutoff seemed nicer than that town ha
@bobcalifornia9622 For sure. I'm from St. Martinville, about 20 minutes from New Iberia, and I'll take Cut Off over New Iberia any day of the week. 😂
I'm from Louisiana, and have left and lived a few other places.. i fee like i cant live anywhere else... I was raised in New Orleans...and live 20 minutes away, now..
@@Cinco_SaysI would have thought there would be more Spanish in a place called New Iberia.
cheers.. respect
That house, Sugarfarm, built in the 1700s is absolutely beautiful !!!
It looks a lot like Monmouth in Natchez. I married my first wife at Monmouth.
Absolutely breathtaking! What a special treat to be able to see that!! 👍👏👏👏
@@keithwisdom1663what i thought
@@keithwisdom1663straight out the movie Django lol
@@keithwisdom1663That's EXACTLY what that is .A plantation house for a sugarcane farm. Imagine how many enslaved people worked on it.
How very nice of this man to take the time and show this traveler features of their area. I’ve never been in the South and I have learned quite a bit about this beautiful area. This 18th century plantation is Smithsonian quality for all to enjoy but it proudly stands where it should be. Thank you for the education.
Great vlog, liked the interviews with the folks down there, about their unique history, and culture!
I’m glad the young native man recited his tribes pledge. It was a treat hearing their language.
Its so inspiring that any of the native's culture still remains after they were dominated and oppressed by the usa for so long
He wasn't Native
Imagine living all of your life in San Fransisco or New York thinking that places like these should be treated with suspicion and avoidance. It amazes me how your videos can truly show the world the truth about rural America and in other cases deep urban America.
Talk to anyone from NYC and theyll act like its the greatest city ever and nothing else compares or worth living in.
Let's just hope they keep avoiding.
I was shocked when i visited nyc and saw they throw all their trash on the street for pickup. It's disgusting. Buy some cans or something 😂 @@GM6.7
Suspicion and avoidance? What?😂 I'm from Natchitoches, LA. There's a lot of crime in New Orleans. Outside of New Orleans, every single town and all its people are just like the guy who sold him the potatoes. If you needed a place to stay we'd put you up. 😊
Or worse that their opinion, votes and culture doesn't matter.
That ginger cake/bread is called 'bulka ' in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and made from the leftover bread. As soon as he broke that bread I recognized what we have here in Jamaica.
The history and story behind the Cajuns is incredible. The history of this entire region of America is most likely not even taught in school. The French decided they no longer wanted to tend to New Orleans and the surrounding areas and basically got the Spanish to do it because there were many colonists there. It was a peaceful transition, but the Cajuns ended up being sent to eastern Canada. Many years later, they started to return and became the Cajuns. It is crazy to think that this could happen, but Cajuns must have prefered Louisiana and the swamp land. So they repopulated it and still remain. The Spanish eventually left and we end up with the culture of today.
I love the USA! I HATE how media tears us apart, I see nothing but lovely people from all sorts of walks of life ! God bless USA .. keep doing what you're doing Peter!
Gee, I love the USA too, and I agree there are lovely people from all walks of life but do you ever wonder if everyone is treated equally? I have seen many instances where this was not the case. Not from the media but with my own eyes. Hope people like you, who believe what you do make a change for the positive. Even when talking to someone from the other political party.
Yeah I just came back from that area and southern Mississippi. All pleasant people 💯
Yeah. All the idiots and criminals and drug users and entitled freakos is what are shown and take up media space, and so that’s what we all think of and assume overwhelm certain areas.
I agree, the Media and politicians are the very ones that divide us for their own benefit. Best to stop watching and listening to them.
Well, I would offer that “the media” is really just a limited hangout of folks who love propaganda. WeThePeopleAreTheNews God bless you Peter for revealing the rich goodness of my birth and childhood state. If you get the chance you may enjoy chatting with a Louisiana lawyer about Napoleon Law-very interesting regarding family estates.
Southern hospitality is always the first thing I notice about the people, they literally go out of the way to make strangers feel comfortable, that plantation home was spectacular and a pure Gemstone of American history, great episode ✅
Those aren't things usually in the same sentence as Plantation House.
@davebryant8050 maybe you're just sensitive. 🤷♂️
Southern Hospitality and Midwest nice are two different things tho in my experience.
Amen! We treat folks like We expect to be treated.
It was built by slaves. Maybe you are insensitive. @@libertybutcherblocks
This is the third or fourth of your Louisiana series I have watched…they have all been great! I’d like to eat some crawfish with these nice people. ♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸
Hello, Mr. Peter Santenello, Thank you for this wonderful documentary about this hid-ding town with so much wealth of history. My family and I washed the video from the beginning to end. I am taking aback of these small towns that many of us don't know much about it history and wonderful people holding on strong to their culture. You were very brave to visit these hidden jewel towns in Souther Louisiana state. Thank you for sharing and taking time to visit these wonderful people. God bless you and keep showing us more content of our great nation.
That last couple inviting you and your wife to stay with them brought tears to my eyes. This is so inspiring what you're doing Peter. All of your series should be on television in prime time so people can see the true world we live in. May God bless and keep you and keep you safe. You're a true treasure. An ol' lady from Texas.
That elderly couple is exactly how I imagine the best things of Americans put together
Spot on Dorei
Keep it off the TV where the big media companies will ruin it. Right here on youtube is where this stuff belongs
Just a tip, the couple who invited you it to stay , they are Cannibals, this is the twilight zone
The beautiful lady who is the bus driver is amazing. I'm a teacher and ...I hope she reads this...what you do and HOW you do it matters!!! Respecting others. Love your series...just beautiful. Thank you !
I agree, I am a bus driver in another parish in Louisiana. I love the way she speaks of her students and her job!
You misspelled black. She sounds pretty woke to me, excessively concerned about possibly embarrassing a misbehaving child. If walking on eggshells like that is a part of the job description, no wonder they can't find enough bus drivers.
She is very pretty and beautiful inside and out
@@user-ym4xy6us5eBy woke do you mean she is too compassionate??? Retired Spevial education teacher here 37 years Special Education ! If that is what you mean ,I am very happy that I am WOKE! 😊😊😊😊Maryland YANKEE/ Appalachian mountain area!
Thank you so much. I'm happy to have seen your comment and you are very much appreciated as well ❤
You do an excellent job on these travels. I am 76 years of age and can no longer travel. You have given me once again the knowledge of places and people. The history and culture of the people is extremely interesting. Thank you again for the fine work.
When I was little we went to the local grocery store every Sunday after church. We would get 2 loaves of French bread, one to each as we shopped & the other to take home. We gave the cashier the empty wrapper of the one we ate at check out so she could ring it up. Not all French came through Canada. Both sides of my family are French. One side came through Canada & the other side came straight from France in the late 1700s.
Thank you, Ricky LeJeune and family, for keeping your bakery's legacy alive, right down to the hog lard. Ricky, it was so special for us to have a peek at those historic properties, thank you for trusting Peter with this! ❤
Is the Marine base in North Carolina named after that family? Camp Lejeune?
Ricky is awesome and a great ambassador for our area!!
@@raloufen4292 Hello! Marine here. This was an interesting question so I did a little research. John A. Lejeune was born in Point Coupee, LA (2 hours from the bakery). 1 in every 3000 people in France have the last name Lejeune (today) making it one of the most common last names. Based on this little information and nothing else, I'd guess that General Lejeune was not associated with the Lejeunes of Jeanerette, LA. But, this is just my hypothesis.
Oh six generations of a slavery business and still kicking, the Lord will have a field day on the Frenchmen and all of ESAU!
That bus driver seems like the sweetest person!
Yeah she's a really sweet black woman.
Yep. Like when she said I lay down the law 😅😅😅. Reminds me of when I was a substitute teacher, you must have patience in abundance .
As an immigrants from the Caribbean 🇧🇧 living in Florida I really appreciate this country diverse culture. I just love a southern gentleman and lady. From the American news network you would think all Americans think and behave the same. I love your channel brother. Keep showing us this country that I call home. Respect from Florida.🙏
Thanks Peter. I am a big fan and follower. Thanks guys for 50 subscribers. Keep encouraging.
Wow the bakery is so cool! 6 generations, oven from 1940, been around since 1880! great history. Getting huge Braithewaite manor red dead 2 vibes with that mansion
I've never wanted a Ginger Cake,more than today!!
When Peter said it was dense I busted out laughing. First time I ever bought a cake from them it felt like a brick. 1 small cake can feed 2-3 people
@@MarvelousWesty first time I got one was from Jamaican. He said he almost the whole pack. Those things are heavy thick and good
@@sinclairreed5367 they have them at Jamaican restaurants
My thoughts exactly, especially with those trees. Time to play some rdr2.
FYI. I typically buy products from the small businesses you visit. Just ordered 3 loafs of bread! (& a Le Jeune t-shirt) 👍🏼
That’s fantastic! If only more Americans would keep driving past the Walmarts, to get to the Mom & Pop owned small businesses.
Me too, just placed an order from Jejune’s for bread and that brown spice cake. Can’t wait till it comes!
What an admirable thing that is you do. Good on you
That's awesome 😊
Where can I order the bread from? Do they have a website?
New Iberia came on my radar from reading James Lee Burke many years ago. He is one of my favourite authors. So... randomly finding this video was a complete surprise. I have loved this, all your interactions with local people have been so friendly and polite, why am I surprised? Well because I live in Malvern, Worcestershire UK. You have shown me a world so far removed from my own, and from my ignorance that I feel I want to travel down there. Excellent, thanks.
I have lived in Louisiana for 21 years, I'm from Brazil! I feel right at home, most of the people are friendly! Missing the crawfish this year, I'm in Brazil harvesting my coffee but I will be right back!
As a Scotsman this is the real America I’ve always been fascinated about and wanted to visit. Having met so many Americans in their homeland on my travels they are warm, friendly and accepting, nothing like the media portrays. Thank you Peter, if only I had the time to visit all these wonderful places. 🙏 Take care friend.
Scotland is equally fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit there!
So true. Americans outside the cities tend to be some of the warmest and genuine people you can meet.
Western MARYLANDER here ! I love the seafood from Louisiana! It is a lot like MARYLAND seafood! Spicy in both states! We love Old Bay Spice! Steamed Blue crabs, oysters , Rock fish here in MD! Shrimp too! 😊😊😊
@@MaritimeSunset, I live in Brooklyn NY...it's a big city, but we are equally as hospitable and interesting.
@@juliegoldman411 Overwhelmingly not the case, sorry. I am non American so I can speak for only my own experience but when it comes to true, genuine hospitality I find Americans from the South and smaller towns to be much more polite and welcoming and genuine. Americans from the cities in general are awful and they bring their toxic politics everywhere making their psychological conditioning apparent. Sure maybe there are a few nice shiny diamonds in the gutter but they are rare, I'd hardly call it equal. Small town America is where you find the soul of the nation. New York is where I want to go if I want to be pushed off the subway platform to my death. Never coming there!
Now u in my part of the world...i buy sweet potatos feom that same man a few times a month. And when he works on holidays I pay him for all the potatoes without taking the potatoes. Hes a hardworking man..
How kind ! 🥔 💚
You cook them oven? Marshmallows or brown sugar ?
@@2needey1 yes ma'am. They good in seafood boils also..
Hurricane Audrey-wasn’t that in the 1950’s? It was one of La’s deadliest b4 Katrina, so guess stuck in his mind? It is New Orleans-I believe the 9th ward could have still been recovering from Aundrey until Katrina almost flooded them off the map…
@@buds8423 wrong side of the state.. new Orleans wasn't affected by hurricane Audrey like that
I lived in Ontario, Canada for the first 45 years of my life. My parents used to winter in Atmore Alabama. I visited them there in the 1980's and travelled to this area of Louisiana sometimes. I'm too old to venture far now. I want to thank you Peter for this "armchair" travelogue that allows me to revisit these unique places and even "meet" the lovely locals.
The smile after tasting the Ginger Cake is what make this entire episode for me. Thank you for your exploration of the world's many of us simply do not see. ❤
Peter that Highway you drove on (Highway 90) was the main route east & west until the interstate was built. I grew up on Highway 90 at the Louisiana/ Mississippi border just outside of New Orleans. That Highway goes from east coast to west coast. When the French and Spanish first came here it was already a trail. Look at old Spanish maps. Side note one of my great grandmother's was Chittimacha . Thank you for doing these videos, Your calm respectful demeanor is unmatched on KZhead 🙏
I grew up on that highway, too, only just east of Biloxi. We had lived south of Houma and had relatives in NO so we drove 90 until they built I10.😊
I remember being called “Bloody 90” back in the 70s
hey... then we might be related! My MawMaw was Chitimacha..
I really hope that bakery you visited is revitalized with business after your video, Peter. Great people, you did a good thing.
That bakery is already wildly popular! They have their baked goods in many stores!
You KNOW it will they will need people to help if they get online help !
I need some bread
@@MarvelousWestyjust because something is in stores. Doesn’t mean they don’t need a boost. Same with people that have many things or bigger homes. What you see is the outside. Not the inner workings of the business and banking ect ect. Many businesses have products out there. But when changes happen a your cards aren’t played right. It can all easily disappear. He could be completely making bank. Or to past records just afloat. I work for myself and have had to increase my prices along with the increase or product prices. An have a lot more people backing out of jobs due to inflation. I’m still going pretty decently and doing ok. But definitely not as good as it was a few years back. It’ll come back around. But you can’t judge things just the way things seem
The people there are really genuinely nice and very hospitable. Seems like a wonderful place to be.
I just stumbled across your videos. It's a great view of America that most of us in the city have never seen. We could all learn a lesson from the people you have come across in your travels. Being humble, love of country and embracing what you have not what you don't. Those are qualities that are missing in much of America today.
Love the South and its rich cultural history, people, and best food ever!
Me to us presidents come from anywhere in USA especially Harrison
I appreciate your kind compliment! I grew up in Mississippi and have an accent that doesn't go away.😂 I don't live in the south anymore, but people can judge based on accents. People in the south have manners, are friendly, will give you the shirt off their back and boy can they cook!❤
Yup, love America small town and its people. Also love America outdoor & landscape..
@@paulalane8638 if I had a genuine southern accent I would play it up and mess with ignorant people that perceive me as dumb.
@ocirontariocryptidinvestig8010 great idea! I like the way you think. Thanks!
Peter deserves to have 10 million, 20 million followers. His channel is Top 5 of any genre on social media. Long form videos like this give him time to tell the stories and showcase and preserve these wonderful Americans and their stories, towns and cities. I’ve seen Titus, the Amish family, the Orthodox Jewish community, the West Virginia video and many more. I’ll eventually get to them all. This is important work you’re doing, Peter!
Bless that buss drives Heart... You can tell she is sincere about her love for her community and job..
When I was a kid 12 or 13 years old in the 1990s I took a road trip with my oldest sister from New Mexico to Florida. We stopped a few times in Louisiana and I have to say that the locals were so welcoming. I loved it there. And the food was so good. I love me some shrimp. A woman made me a shrimp sandwich, it looked like a subway sandwich and it had a red seasoning. So dang good. I don't remember what community it was in but I'm so glad I got to experience it. I love the people there, they have a heart of gold.
Ordering some French bread and Ginger cakes from Ricky as I write this. So good! Thanks Peter
How?
@@stephenfisher3721 Lejeunes Bakery Inc
Supporting a plantation owner descendants… that’s how Ricky is able to have a store in 2000s
I love seeing couples like the one at the end, it brings joy to my heart to see marriages like this
sitting together side by side....
That’s how a lot of the old couples are around here. The guys tease their wives with the same old stories and they have a laugh.
Until they are lgbt then your kind would be hateful
I traveled around out country for about a year. Solo. I took my time & let people show me around. So much to see & people want to share. Take the time to listen. That's why I've subscribed. Keep on doing what you're doing.
I live in Australia and I love watching your videos because they tell a different story about America. The media feeds us one thing, only a slither of the US but your videos have open my eyes to the vast land and people and culture of the US. Love to see all the interesting people you come across and the facinating stories they tell. Keep it up.
Louisiana DOES have the nicest, most friendliest people. They may not have much, but are truly grateful for their lives and feel blessed for their families & communities. They touched my soul during my brief visit as I felt their love and compassion.
I'm from Louisiana and we feel like we have it all. stay bless
The deep South
When I feel unsettled… Peter delivers hope!!!
Sure does... so much amazing stuff in the USA we should treasure!! Thanks Peter!
This is the good part of these electronic devices, many of us are relatively new (10yrs) to the internet. It can be evil but on the other hand it can be almost therapeutic. Peter is one in a million literally.
Lmao the USA is so pathetic you need videos to feel hope😂?
During the tour of the mansion the man said the kitchen was kept separate from the main house so if the kitchen caught fire it could be put out before it reached the mansion. My grandmother used to live and was raised in a home built in the late 1800's that was just down the road from were my grandparents lived. The kitchen was shut off from the rest of the house and she told me it was to keep the heat from the wood fired stove in the kitchen from flowing into the rest of the house especially during the hot summer months and the house had a wrap around porch so there was easy access from the kitchen to rest of the house.
The first lovely man reminds me of my uncle and papa. They were just as welcoming and open to newcomers like this. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Peter's videos/journalism/content deserves to be a part of the National Archives. It really is that good, and important.
Agree 💯
Agreed. I tell anyone who will listen that Peter is (though he would resist the label) one of the most important documentarians of contemporary America.
That southern Louisiana accent sounds so beautiful, a real gem among accents.
Agreed! It’s beautiful and lyrical
A real heavy Cajun accent is very difficult to understand.
That bus driver is what this country needs. She gets it.
I am a descendant of Acadians that were deported from Nova Scotia Canada. I greatly appreciate your series about the true Acadians who settled in South Louisiana and the culture that is still to this day alive in small pockets. Our heritage is unique and I’m proud to call Louisiana home. Thank you!
Interesting im half acadian and half québécois bertin/gagnon its cool seeing where the other part of my ancestors settled in …as a adult i started realizing my blood was acadian and cajuns are related to acadians since alot of cajun used to be acadians if i understand correctly (correct me if im wrong )
@@quarrena280c7 that is very interesting! And yes it was the Acadians that came to Louisiana and were then called Cajuns. In the Acadian part of your family, what was the last name of your mother or father?
@@yeahisaidthat3008 well the acadians in my family are all from my moms side her dad is a bertin and he said hes a proud acadian so im guessing the bertin name is down there
Not sure if my grandma is acadian shes a chiasson
I live in America and watching Peter’s videos make me feel like I’m watching someone explore a country I’ve never heard of, I love it!
It's a BIG country! I spent my younger years doing a lot of road trips in the SE US. Best people I've ever met and some of the best years of my life.
I may be moving from Utah to Alabama. I was just telling my friend in Frace, whose only been to LA, that it's like moving from Frace to Madrid or Portugal. We may speak the same language, but the people and culture are waaay different. Not in a bad way, just a matter of fact.
U must live close to a big city.
I've lived in the same town in the UK for all of my 60 years and our church foundations date back to sometime before 1170. It's truly ancient and many of the graves are dated in the 1700s, yet I'm fascinated by the history of the American deep south. I think it's because those folks seem to have a real respect and connection to their ancestors and love sharing their stories. It makes history come alive.
And they don't have their nose down to the cell phone!
Agreed 👍
Videos like this remind me how great our country is to live in. Despite all the anger, selfishness and negativity the news media and social media drowns us with there are still GOOD down to Earth people out there. There's still hope.
You & the people you met provided a beautiful perspective of the reality of things/the times ❤
Hollywood is the man. I run a bakery in San Francisco, and I get up at 2am every day; even on my days off. Support local businesses, folks! We appreciate it! Oh yeah, and also support independent musicians! 🐰🙏❤️🎸🎶✌️
I'm French. Bakeries are everything for us ! We know how hard it is ! Keep up the good work and God bless you!
You are a super hero if you are a baker and a musician!! 💪💪
Amen
Well said. Stop buying Starbucks coffee!
You are the only guy that promote the real hidden side of USA nowadays. I learned so many things that I can't effort to explore myself from your channel. Thanks you Pete!
Went to Louisiana in the 80's & had this most amazing delicious gumbo soup at a restaurant in New Orleans that an old lady made for a restaurant & was offered $10,000 dollars for the recipe. Later the next day I left on my flight & the plane had difficulties to the point where the pilot announced for us all to take the crash landing position. And as I heard people crossing themselves & praying, I too was talking to God & prayed that if I could have anything in the world right this moment, it would be another bowl of that delicious gumbo soup. We landed safely, but I've not since been back , & I'm a bit afraid that I'll die soon after if I ever do. It truly was amazing gumbo.
I am a Chitimacha living in Tampa. Thanks for the video. My relatives live on the rez. I miss Louisiana very much. I could never move back. I miss the food the most.
To the bus driver lady- Good on you ma'am for holding the kids accountable, with love. God bless you.
Dear Peter, not sure if you'll see this, but I just wanted to mention that I am a final year graduate student from India living in the Netherlands now, and I'm moving to the US (Illinois) starting next year for at least 3 years - and I'm using your videos to learn about the country rather than mainstream media. Your videos are awe inspiring and beautiful and I hope to travel across the country and discover it my own way, much like you do, during my stay there. :-)
What part of Illinois? For school or work? Best wishes!
Urbana-Champaign, for studies :-) @@cosettelaplante699
Lol the country boys will sacrifice you.
Hi Peter, I randomly picked a video to leave a comment. I need to thank you for the work you are doing here on your YT channel. I like the simple form of it, the non-judgmental posture you keep, the way you easy interact with people and the people you choose to share these hours with you-and us. Everything is clear, with no sparkles, juste reality. And this have a very very nice effect on me. Anyway, I Hope you'll keep doing such a good job and to share with us. Greatings from east of France
22:02, sweet imported JDM van at the right edge of the screen.
Those bakery guys that real southern hospitality.don’t get any better than that.
We are Louisiana made Louisiana Proud!!! To Quote the late Frank Davis
I miss Frank Davis. He was such a big part of our culture, and our kids are really missing out. My mother went to the same high school as him in New Orleans, and she said he was the most popular kid in the school because he was so much fun to be around.
I think you need to return and take Ricky up on that offer, that would be such a neat experience to spend some time with the locals...he was a cool guy.
To be honest....I never wanted to see big cities of USA, but my travel dream has always been riding my motorcycle through South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee and other states from the south that we dont hear about so often in Europe. You are making my dreams more real...and planning more real...
Always anticipating your next video. Man, I learn so much about the hidden America. Thanks Peter.
Totally agree. We love watching and learning every week. Your laid-back style is amazing.
Yeah.....me, too !! So educational and interesting, Peter !!
I feel the same way about your laid back approach Peter. We love your videos at my house here in Australia 🇦🇺❤🇺🇸👋
Bakery owner’s accent is the best!
Hi Pete I just love watching on my big TV from Africa.grateful to have come across your channel.cheers