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A man from Syracuse, New York, who is cycling to all 50 U.S. state capitals in one year has revealed the kindness he experienced in Louisiana.
He also took a slight detour from his capital-to-capital route to visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras and meet his half-sister for the first time.
Bob Barnes, 52, has been sharing his experiences and insights with Fox News Digital along his trip. On Feb. 22, he reached his 28th stop: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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After his visit to Baton Rouge — and later, New Orleans — Barnes reflected on The Pelican State, a place that he said “felt like a vacation” every day.
‘They treated me like a celebrity’
Barnes arrived in Louisiana on Feb. 18. He told Fox News Digital that Louisianans had recognized him from media interviews.
During Barnes’ stop for a quick bite at Burger King, the cashier didn’t charge Barnes for his French fries and even gave him extra. Once Barnes was back on the road, a couple pulled over in their car to chat with Barnes because they recognized him.
“They treated me like a celebrity,” Barnes said.
Bob Barnes told Fox News Digital about his adventures through Louisiana. Barnes is pictured at the Louisiana capitol building in Baton Rouge.
(Bob Barnes)
Though Barnes told Fox News Digital that many of the state capitol buildings he’s visited are similar, Baton Rouge stood out for its height, with 34 floors.
(Bob Barnes)
“I did get to go up to the 27th floor, the observatory,” Barnes added. “Got to see all of Baton Rouge. It was pretty cool. So it’s very unique in that regard.”
(Bob Barnes)
Later that same night, Barnes said he met up with one of his followers on his “Bibbery Travels” Facebook page, who treated Barnes to dinner and a room at a nearby hotel.
Barnes, an avid camper, said he’s typically against the idea of staying in hotels except during severe…
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