New Orleans Vacation Photos

March 21, 2018

Hi everyone! I promised you a look at my photos from New Orleans. First, when I was little, my dad frequently traveled to New Orleans, and would bring me back a box of Pralines. Ever since, I always thought that New Orleans was an exotic destination. Next,, I read and loved the Anne Rice Vampire and Witch Novels. Furthermore, both series took place in New Orleans. As a result, these books reignited my curiosity, desire and fascination with this magical city.

Also, a few of my friends had children who went to college in New Orleans. In fact, when my girlfriend’s daughter went to Tulane University, she insisted we take a girl’s trip. First we would go to visit her daughter. Second, we would explore the city. Unfortunately, at that time, hurricane Katrina hit the city. And we all know how much destruction and devastation resulted. Finally my husband and I traveled to Louisiana,the last week of February 2018.

Here are some of the highlights from our trip!

Beignets And Coffee At Cafe Du Monde In New Orleans

Although it was late at night when we arrived at our hotel, we checked in and decided to walk to the famous, original coffee bar, Cafe du Monde on Decatur Street in the French Quarters.

New Orleans Cafe Du Monde for Beignets and Coffee — Cafe Du Monde for Beignets and Coffee

beignets are served hot, right out of the oil — beignets are served hot

Sightseeing In New Orleans At Night

When New Orleans was discovered — The discovery of New Orleans by the French in 1718

First, the City was ruled by the French . Later, It was the capital of the Spanish Province of Louisiana.

A Visit To The National World War 11 Museum

The National Museum of WW11 is in four buildings, and is still growing — The National World War 11 Museum consists of four buildings, and is still growing

The beginning of the National WW11 museum in New Orleans — The beginnings of the National WW11 museum in New Orleans

National WW 11 Museum Soldiers Plaque — National WW11 Museum Soldiers Plaque

Atlantic Wall Fragments-you can see the bullet holes

Soldiers of WW11 names inscribed in brick sidewalks around museum outside — Soldiers In WW!! inscribed on brick sidewalks all around the outside of the museum

How About a New Orleans Po’Boy

The most famous sandwich in New Orleans is the Po’ Boy!

my po boy was made with fried oysters — my Po Boy was made with fried oysters, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a roll (like a hoagie roll here in Philadelphia)

crawl fish po'boy — My husband had a crawlfish Po’boy

Swamp Tour On The Bayou in New Orleans

In addition, we took a Swamp tour to see the wonders of the dark swamps and sunny marshes of the Bayou in the Mississippi River Delta.

Interestingly, Spanish Moss is prevalent on many trees. First, Spanish Moss is an herb that is related to the pinapple. Therefore,it really is not a moss at all. In fact, it doesn’t take any nutrients from the tree that it sits on.

Spanish Moss on Trees — trees with Spanish Moss

thick areas of the bayou — thick areas of the Bayou

the guide was splaying with the alligator — Although alligators are dangerous, our guide was skilled at playing with them

Soon, there were alligators everywhere!

that is me holding a baby alligator — In fact, I got to hold a baby alligator!

of course fell in love and wanted to take him home! — of course, I fell in love and wanted to take him home (and I started missing Claire, mu Iguana!)

Finally, my girlfriend became brave enough that she held him too!

Next, we saw a tug boat transporting a huge load

Architecture in the French Quarters

Here is a building that is still decorated from Mardi Gras (which was 3 weeks ago

More New Orleans Food

crawlfish — Because this was our first time eating Crawl fish, we knew we had to have seconds!

New Orleans The Birthplace of Jazz

Preservation Hall Jazz music venue preserves, protects and perpetuates authentic New Orleans Jazz

Bourbon Street The Heart Of The French Quarter

First, Bourbon street is in the heart of the French Quarters. Second, it goes on for thirteen blocks. In addition, there are a lot of hotels in this location. Moreover, this is a street filled with bars. And, there is lots of music everywhere!

Also, there are lots of strange attractions!

Sum

This city is awesome! First, go to New Orleans for the Food. Next, Go for the French and Spanish history, and see how much both countries influenced this area. In addition, visit the National WW 11museum ( and plan to spend the day, it is amazing!) Furthermore, we went on a walking ghost tour that also told the history of colorful people from the past who still haunt New Orleans to this very day! Most important, Go for the Jazz, and visit Preservation Hall, a music venue that started in 1961 to preserve, protect, and perpetuate traditional, authentic Jazz.,played by veteran and younger musicians. And, of course, we shopped til we dropped ( I purchased voodoo dolls for everyone!) The antiques are spectacular. Also, the art from young NOLA artists are amazing!

Finally, as a makeup blogger, how could I resist this: