Saturday, February 1, 2014

New Orleans - Part 1

View of Louisiana/New Orleans from the plane



Tulane University and surrounding area




The university's Mardi Gras tree


Alex (friend from camp) and me



Audubon Parl



Loyola University (next door to Tulane)


Mansions on St Charles Avenue







Academy of the Sacred Heart


Friend alligator at Superior Seafood restaurant


Alex, me and Alex's friend Alia


Shrimp (with eyes)


Riding the streetcar to the French Quarter





French Quarter



Statue of Joan of Arc


French Market




Walking along the banks of the Mississippi




St Louis Cathedral with Jackson Square in front









Wandering around the French Quarter











The Historic New Orleans Collection museum




A trip aboard the Steamboat Natchez on the Mississippi 
(the last authentic steamboat on the river)










Domino sugar refinery




Inside the engine room (steam powered)




Jazz band on board










Cruise ship leaving port 
(New Orleans is 110 miles from the Gulf of Mexico along the river)







A quick visit to Harrah's casino






Jambalaya, crawfish etouffee and shrimp


Bourbon Street (very trashy)




A hand grenade (one of the required drinks in New Orleans)




Jazz at the Preservation Hall



Duelling pianos at Pat O'Briens
(requests written on napkins)


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