🏞️Living on a houseboat in the Louisiana bayou offers a beautiful connection with nature.
🐊Alligators are a common sight in the bayou, but they are not a threat to people.
🏡Keith and Tara live on a houseboat and enjoy the simple life surrounded by family and friends.
⛵The houseboat is their home, complete with a kitchen, bunk beds, restroom, shower, and even a TV.
🐍They are well-acquainted with snakes and have learned to coexist with them.
Is it safe to swim in the bayou with alligators around?
—Yes, the alligators in the bayou are not aggressive and will not come after humans. Tara and Keith swim and enjoy the water, taking precautions when necessary.
What do Tara and Keith do for a living?
—Both Tara and Keith work in the oil industry. Tara supports an offshore platform, while Keith works in the maintenance department and handles material for offshore platforms.
Do they have any neighbors on the houseboat?
—No, they live on the houseboat as a family and enjoy the solitude and peacefulness of the bayou. They don't have neighbors on the houseboat, but they have friends and family in the area.
How do they handle living off-the-grid?
—They have rainwater collection, solar power, and a propane stove. They live self-sufficiently, enjoying the simplicity of life without the hustle and bustle of the city.
What about crime in the area?
—There isn't much crime in their small town. They enjoy a tight-knit community and feel safe living in the bayou.
00:47Carl and Tara lead a peaceful life on a houseboat in the Louisiana bayou, surrounded by nature and wildlife.
02:18They have deep roots in the area, with family houses and generations of history.
04:26They swim in the bayou, even with alligators, as they pose no threat to humans.
07:06They work in the oil industry and live a self-sufficient off-the-grid lifestyle.
09:58Their small town doesn't have fast food restaurants or stoplights, embracing a simpler way of life.
