They're good folks, letting good times roll – rolling with all the punches that the weather and the rest of the country and history throw their way. They are proud people. They are good people. With more culture and heart than most of us other Southerners can lay claim to. I have to admit that I had a preconceived notion that I would not like it here... yes, it probably has a lot to do with the fact that I despise the Saints. Naturally, as I am a Falcons Fan.
I've learned that just as you can't judge a book by it's cover, you can't judge a city by it's football team (the aint's)
I've learned that just as you can't judge a book by it's cover, you can't judge a city by it's football team (the aint's)
Madison.
I see your name everywhere, everyday. I saw that a Madison Street existed on the map and had to walk there, no matter how far it was. Once I got there it took everything in me from not breaking down in the middle of the street. I thank GOD for these daily reminders of you.
A few photos from my N'awlins stroll
Saints and Sinners- Bar owned by Channing Tatum
Historic Court of Two Sisters
613 Rue Royale is named for Emma and Bertha Camors, sisters who once owned a notions and fancies shop here. Emma and Bertha belonged to a proud, aristocratic Creole family; their notions outfitted many of New Orleans’ high society women in formal gowns, lace, and perfumes imported from Paris. With a larger courtyard than its neighbors, the residence lent itself to visitors, and the sisters’ shop received many.
Marriage, reversals of fortune, widowhood--nothing could separate the two sisters. The sisters died within two months of each other in the winter of 1944. They lie side by side at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, united in death as in life.
This guy did not move, he stood frozen in the street with his little dog- which must have been fake?!? In front of him is his tip bucket. Which leads me to another lesson...
Always carry SOME cash. Unless the many street performers of New Orleans start accepting debit I don't think that they get as many tips as they deserve... most of us just don't carry cash anymore.
Street guitar player on the corner of Toulouse and Royal, the store behind him was amazing.... sadly I was a good girl and I did't buy anything.
Jackson Square, It was really foggy but you can see the St. Louis Cathedral through the fog
(kind of eerie)
The Original Cafe Du Monde, since 1862 is a traditional coffee shop. Its menu consists of dark roasted Coffee and Chicory, Beignets, White and Chocolate Milk, and fresh squeezed Orange Juice. The coffee is served Black or Au Lait. Au Lait means that it is mixed half and half with hot milk. Beignets are square French -style doughnuts, lavishly covered with powdered sugar. In 1988 Iced Coffee was introduced to the cafe. Soft drinks also made their debut that year.
We ended our night with dinner at Remoulade on Bourbon and tried our 1st "Hand Grenades" from Tropical Isle. These are known as New Orleans most powerful drinks.
Tropical Isle's grenade recipe is a marketed as a trade secret that only a handful of people know (though you can buy the mix directly from them to make at home, with it's ingredients listed on the side and directions as to what alcohol to add is listed on the back), the employees are required to sign confidentiality agreements pledging not to reveal it. Tropical Isle believes that the secrecy increases the drink's mystique. I have to admit it was delicious!
View from our Hotel Balcony at The Holiday Inn Downtown
Bourbon Street and the French Quarter
Our 2nd Hotel in New Orleans,
The Sheraton on Bourbon Street which used to be "The French Opera House"
Interesting stores located right across from the hotel....
A view down Bourbon street from the entrance to the hotel
Golfing with the guys, Lakewood Golf Course New Orleans
Lesson Learned:
Mike and his brother Blake are very passionate about their golf. The rain, wind and cold could not keep these two from passing up their coveted tee time. I was talked into riding along as they played, it was "supposed" to be a really nice, sunny day. We didn't see a ray of sun. It was freezing, and I was soaking wet. I made it through nine holes before begging Mike to take me back to his truck where I proceeded to crank the heat up to 100 degrees and managed to fall asleep while the guys finished their round.
Mike and his brother Blake are very passionate about their golf. The rain, wind and cold could not keep these two from passing up their coveted tee time. I was talked into riding along as they played, it was "supposed" to be a really nice, sunny day. We didn't see a ray of sun. It was freezing, and I was soaking wet. I made it through nine holes before begging Mike to take me back to his truck where I proceeded to crank the heat up to 100 degrees and managed to fall asleep while the guys finished their round.
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