New Orleans

COVID slowed us down for a couple of years, and now a few health issues challenge us.  We're still traveling if not writing about it quite so much. Our goal in 2022 was get to all seven continents in one year... and we did it.

Going forward health issues may not allow us to travel.  No one can take away those memories though.  We hope all of you are well and staying safe... and that you find some inspiration here for YOUR future travels. 

New Orleans is always a fun destination... good for a weekend or a week. 

And it doesn't matter what time of year. That makes it a great choice for almost everyone.

New Orleans is the kind of city where you can spend days and days...

...but you can get a real taste of the Crescent City over a long weekend like we did on this one.

This particular visit to The Big Easy started with cocktails on Bourbon Street... Can you imagine? 

Then we went exploring...


We went to Mardi Gras World for a behind the scenes look at Mardi Gras floats.  We even had a lesson in mask making. 

We went across the mighty Mississippi late one afternoon to see the city light up from Algiers Point.

And we were treated to songs by a musician who did a great job with Louis Armstrong songs in one of the French Quarter courtyards.

Of course we explored Jackson Square and all the surrounding buildings.


Jackson Square, New Orleans

We were only there for a long weekend.  If you have longer, you can focus on all kinds of things like food or jazz or history… or Halloween. 


Sights Around New Orleans

Mardi Gras World was fun. 

See the street cars that run on Canal Street. 

Ride a real steamboat, the Natchez.  Our Captain assured us it was the fastest steamboat on the Mississippi... not that your cruise will be all that fast!

There are many historic houses and museums to visit.  Sit for a while in Jackson Square in front of St. Louis Cathedral.

At least once in your life you should stop at the Cafe de Monde and have coffee and beignets.  This is such a tradition it is as much a tourist sight as it is a food venue.

Sights around New Orleans collage

Street Life and Night Life

We went straight to the Rock ’N’ Bowl the first night we arrived to hear some Zydeco. 

There is music everywhere… day and night… delivered by serious musicians, street musicians, and sometimes by some of the colorful characters that you’ll find in the city.

New Orleans music and night ligt collage

And Of Course There is Food

Plan to gain a few pounds.  You can find good food almost anywhere in the French Quarter.  And don't forget the Garden District and other neighborhoods.

Top Cajun chefs started restaurants in New Orleans and popularized Cajun food all over the world.  We had great meals at Chef Paul Prudhomme’s K-Pauls Louisiana Kitchen and at Emeril Lagasse’s NOLA.

Collage of food and restaurants in New Orleans

We stopped for sandwiches or crab cakes or po’ boys at historic bars like the the Napoleon House… a 200 year old landmark or the Pierre Maspero’s in one of the oldest buildings.

There are plenty of places for a quick bite.  If you want beer or cocktails and a raucous time,  just stroll down Bourbon Street… day or night!

Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it! Judy and Mark

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