New Orleans, Louisiana

We continue our travels south on I-55 and stop to stay at Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego, Louisiana. We want to go into New Orleans so we take the free ferry across the Mississippi into town.

Our means of transporation when in town was to take the bus, and to take the trolley. We bought an all day ticket which got us on the bus and the trolley all day.

Our first stop was at the St. Louis cathedral which is the oldest catholic church in continual use in the United States. This was established as a parish in 1720.

I absolutely love the architecture of the New Orleans buildings and homes. The wrought iron work is beautiful. Most of the French Quarter area looked very well considering Hurricane Katrina visited them about 5 years ago.

While in town this day there was a wedding procession coming down the street.

There are many street performers in the French Quater. Some were tap dancing, some doing mime and then there was this 'silver' guy who was just sort of standing there !

This is some of the nightlife on Bourbon Street. There are lots of 'characters' out at night.

We, of course, had to go to Cafe Du Monde for the beignets and coffee. This business was established in 1862.

Speaking of 'characters' here are two that I recognize who just can't wait to get their little taste buds going on some BIG beers !

Here is the whole group - from left to right - Jeff, Jane, little Robbie, Jody, Jordyn & Rob.

We did all we could do in and around the French Quater and it was an awesome time!

See ya down the road !