3 posts tagged “new orleans”

I finished uploading, cropping and cleaning up the last of my photos from my New Orleans trip.

On our first day, we went to Schiro's for lunch - we ate poboys and bread pudding.  Schiro's is the neighborhood bar/restaurant/laundromat/grocery/wine shop and B&B.

Schiro's

This was a fabulously well-kept house on the corner of Royal and Spain.  I want to live here since I can't afford a pink mansion.

Corner of Royal and Spain

The Italian Society Tomb in St.Louis Cemetery #1.  Apparently, it's a where they filmed Easy Rider. 

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Royal St: Cafe Envie

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Jackson Square

I'm sorry, but I was underwhelmed by the beignets.  They were good, but they were not AWESOMELY good.

Cafe Du Monde: it's an institution.

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Garden District: Letter Box

Columns - garden district home

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Tree Bark

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My best friend and I went to New Orleans.

We stayed at the Royal Street Courtyard Bed and Breakfast. 

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I REALLY HATED BOURBON STREET (granted, it was raining, but really? Totally overrated. I loved Royal Street, though.):

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We ate magically delicious foods:

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Had my palm read by Jerik (I, apparently, have Peter Pan syndrome, prefer to take the lazy route, will always find a shortcut, can bear 5 healthy children, and have PERFECT DNA.  Unfortunately, I won't be winning the lottery any time soon.)

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Decided that I really want a house in the Garden District:

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But can probably only afford a multi-level condo:

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In Summary:

Visit New Orleans.  The people are wonderful and friendly, the food is KILLER,  and  the Quarter  is amazing.

Michelle (THE bestest friend in the whole, wide world) + Lorelei + New Orleans = MAYHEM and MADNESS.  Also, achy feets, over-fed stomachs, and livers that will revolt and declare war.

Also, my bad weather curse strikes again: it looks like it'll be raining from thursday through sunday (MOTHERFUCKER!)

Hey, this could mean entertaining VOX posts!*

*but don't hold your breath.