THE SIGHTS OF NOLA ~ NO PICS ~ JUST WORDS

We had a great day seeing the sights of "Nawlins"

There is so much to do within just a few blocks of our "inn". No matter what direction you go we encountered someone and something that was new to us and most definetly New Orleans.

Our team gathered for a late breakfast ~ no lines this way ~ in the French Quarter. Trying to eat authentic we tried Gumbo, Crab Cakes, Crawfish and Crab.. and Cornflakes! We wandered through Jackson Square and took a quick nap on the lawn in the SUNSHINE!!!!! We took off in different directions to see the sights.... We had a full day...

Voodoo is everywhere. A bit intense in some stores! Megan found a Voodoo shop and met Mimi the "witch". Several got Henna tats from her.

Carriage Rides will take you anywhere around the quarter. Our group got the "rookie donkey" and had a ride much different from any other. The donkey only wanted to go where he wanted.. I believe they saw more sights than they anticipated or the guide knew about.

Becki and Chance followed the MUSIC everywhere. They saw street performers and listened to JAZZ all day long. Chance discovered that you shoes are "always on your feet on Bourbon street" as he mingled with the locals. We learned more than we could of gathered from any tour book. People are very nice and truly love their city.

Uta and Teal found the Hattery and spent part of the afternoon trying on hats. Big hats, little hats, fancy hats, and very expensive hats. (No Photos allowed). We all went back after dinner and got an odd look from the ladies in the big hats. Too many kids and too many hands touching all the pretty hats.

Becki got a ticket on Bourbon street. She was a bit taken aback when security approached her looking very official. She was cited for being a party pooper (can you imagine) and was released into the custody of Chris and Chance her bodyguards.

We saw a Cotillion parade in Jackson square ~ beautiful girls and even more beautiful dresses ~ as they strolled through the square and were introduced. These events carry on all day and night. Their parade continued through the streets. Musicians, horse drawn carriages, flowers thrown to the crowd, the beautiful girls and Uta and Becki who just had to be apart of the parade. You cannot stop your feet from getting caught up in the music.

We had a great day. The sights and sounds of the streets are something to see. There is nothing like this in Vancouver!!! Kelly and Jamie arrive tonight so we all want to show them what we saw today. I haven't figured out how to add pics and get them in the right order yet.. working on that piece.

More tomorrow... pics too..

Becki