11 Surprising Things You May Not Expect When Moving To Louisiana
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Jackie Ann
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So you’re planning to move to the Bayou State? First, congratulations—you’ve made an excellent decision and you’re going to love it here! Second, there are some surprising things you may not expect when you move here, and it’s better to be prepared now rather than have them sneak up on you.
And you never really get used to it. Invest in an air conditioner and a few good fans.
Say goodbye to good hair days.
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Our winters may be tame, but we pay for it dearly during the summer months.
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And no matter how many times you run your car through the carwash, you’ll never get your bumper 100% bug-free.
We smile to strangers on the street, hold open doors open for others, and make friends easily. It’s just the way we were raised!
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The northern part of the state sees more snow than you might think, but even the southern parts received record-breaking snowfall last winter.
Whether it be hot tamales or hot air balloons, if it can be celebrated, we will celebrate it.
Sometimes it feels like every mosquito in the world lives in Louisiana.
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From swamps and bayous to hiking through the forest, you’ll never run out of things to do. (Just remember the bug spray.)
Do not call them palmetto bugs. They are cockroaches, plain and simple.
And you’ll never want to leave!
What are some other things newbies may not expect when moving to Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below!
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