Howard and Johnell went on vacation to visit our distant relatives in New Brunswick at Congres Mondial. They left on August 3rd and returned August 17th. They attended the Theriault (Theriot), Blanchard & Savoy reunions.
1) Official Congres photo
2) Johnell and Howard are pictured at the entrance of Village d’Acadians, the entrance to the Congres.
3) Uncle Howard is checking out the residue on the whiskey barrel at the entrance.
4) The stayed in the city of Mirimachi. Here is a picture of the Miramichi River at sunset on a romantic cruise. This was taken from the boat.
5) At the Blanchard reunion, they met Mr. & Mrs. Landry. She had a nephew Christian Theriault who taught school in Catahoula, Louisiana. Love those small world stories
6) Howard is standing next to the Big Hibou. It is the symbol of the New Brunswick Blanchard. Kind of looks like twins. JUST KIDDING.
7) Johnell is working an old water pump.
8) Howard with an old plow.
9)Howard and Johnell at the Tavern.
These next pictures are at the Theriault (Theriot) reunion. Howard would like to point out the Theriot ingenuity. This home was built in 1700’s in Acadie Village Historique Acadiene.
These next pictures are at the Theriault (Theriot) reunion. Howard would like to point out the Theriot ingenuity. This home was built in 1700’s in Acadie Village Historique Acadiene.
10)This is the grinder in the house.
11) This is the wood stove. Notice the detail in the stove.
12) This is the indoor water well.
13)This is the wash basin.
14) The St Joseph pictures makes you realize that our religion is based on generations of Catholics.
15) Johnell wrote an article while in Canada. It appeared in the Helen Boudreaux section of this week’s Teche News. Double click on article.
16)Also, pictured here is a draft card from our great grandfather, Elie Pierre Blanchard issued in 1918.
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