Thursday, January 31, 2013

Amazing, So much Fun!

     New Orleans was as great the second time around. Fred and Nancy seemed to enjoy it. We enjoyed being able to find our way around and know a little about the transit system. We walked the Riverfront and the Moonwalk and really had a time seeing all the set ups for the Superbowl Media. Some interviews were being filmed for ESPN but I have no idea who we were looking at. Nancy and I wanted to get in the crowd behind those being filmed and wave, whistle and make a spectacle of ourselves. But alas, we didn't. Well we did in our minds!! And we were great.

                       Sunday evening we went down to Bourbon Street and had a few beverages.

     We continued on our way and decided what we would do the next day. Nancy and I decided to rest a bit while we made our plan.


    Fred decided to give this poor working horse a bit of instruction when we caught him on the side of the road just standing around.
 
     Get a look at the horse in the background, he can't wait to see what happens to Fred.  I heard the last rider pointed a finger at him too. Can you see that the carriage is empty? Just sayin....
 

     There were plenty of these sweet rides to look at and the riders were all decked out for the night.Va room!!
     Tuesday we began our day at the French restaurant called Cafe du Monde. They are known for a pastry called Begneittes. They were yummy and reminded me of toaster pastries without the glaze but heavily powdered.

 
     The French Market was our next stop. We did a little shopping and checked out all the artisans and had lunch before we hopped on the St Charles Trolley and rode to the Garden district.







     The homes are spectacular, Loyola University, the Audubon Zoo, and Toulaine University are on the route. Some of the landscaping is unbelievable and the Magnolia bushes and planters are in full bloom. Can you believe it, it's only January?
   



   
     This is a look down the street in the French Quarter. Check out the Saint Louis Cathedral. At night it looks like Cinderellas Castle, white in the daytime and pink at night. It is so beautiful.
     Next we went back to the ferry and on to the campground. We had dinner, played dominoes and said good night.  
     It really poured during the night, but the rain stopped around noon. We jumped into the car and went to hike around Jean LaFitte National Historic Park and Preserve. They had some great hiking boardwalks and got home around 5:00. After taking the pups for a walk, we had dinner with our friends and said good night.
     Tomorrow we are off to Sam Houston Jones State Park near St Charles, Louisiana. We will stay there until probably Monday.
     I thought my first attempt at adding photos was decent.Probably a little overboard but it was fun. I still have to work on the placement.
     I hope you are all well. Miss you and Love to all!
       



    

2 comments:

  1. Hello

    Finally, we get some of the long awaited pictures. You are becoming quite the high tech guru. They came in great and looks like you are having a fine time. I might have to pay a little more attention to the super bowl pre game show -which I usually don't- to see if I can see you in one of the reports.

    Bill and Fred looked happy in their action shot with the big ass beer. Now that You and Nancy have practice sitting on saddles on bar stools, when will we see you two on the real thing? Fred better watch where he points his finger. If he doesn't he may be looking for a pair of gloves like Bruce.

    I'm glad to see you were able to get your hitch problem resolved without to many problems. I did not know that you were having concerns on the road while driving. Lets hope your concerns have been resolved.

    We had some moderate temperatures here the last couple of days but it was foggy and misty most of the time when it was not raining. Today we are back in the 20's and snow showers. Probably less than an inch if any. Pretty windy though. I am glad you are having better.

    I see that a couple of my shepperds hooks fell over last night. I better get out and reposition them and get some food out for the birds.

    I look forward to your next post.

    Safe travels,

    God Bless America

    NADodt

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  2. I love the pictures!!! Im excited because i finally figures out how to work around the website block that is on my computer at work. YIPEE!!! I use the computer all day when i work, so the last thing I want to do is sit in my office in front of the computer when I get home. An Ipad is looking better and better these days.

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