Reviews & Comments
Manhattan Beach, CA
Why I would move to California -
10/9/2020If heaven would have a proper name, Manhattan Beach is what it would be called. Not far fro LAX in Los Angeles lies this beautiful hamlet that I want to live. Want to know some facts about this town, think of Hawaii as some of the beaches in Hawaii actually contain sand from Manhattan Beach. The Strand is a walk along the coast that one must see to appreciate its beauty. Watch one sunset from the Shellback Tavern and you will see what this town is all about. Manhattan Pizzeria across from the tavern has the best pizza this person has ever eaten. Stroll up and down the streets and enjoy the aromatic flavors of this town. No one who ever has the chance of visiting should ever miss seeing this wonderful place.
Mamou, LA
Going Back Home -
10/9/2020If you ever want to go back in time, Mamou is a place you may want to check out. Although the town dynamics have changed over the last 40 years, I moved back to my native town in hopes of enjoying a slower pace of life and it has delivered. The streets “roll-up” at 6:00 pm and normally don’t unroll till 6:00 am the next day. Don’t expect to see a Wal-Mart or McDonalds but a 15 minute drive to the south will get you these places. Hot and humid in the summer but very mild winters with no snow. The folk here are friendly but just as in other cities and towns there are exceptions to that also. A unique culture exists in this small town and weather and politics are the main stay of most conversations. It is extremely affordable to live especially for individuals on fixed incomes. Mamou as a whole is a safe community with a good hospital and very descent school system. Poor people do live here and you want find any beggars on the streets. Most people in this small community are very religious and proud of their heritage and their community. All one need do is drive up to a house, knock on the door and they are greeted with a warm smile and usually a good cup of hot Community Coffee. Be prepared to relax and enjoy.