February 2015
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Hello, New Orleans!
Our first visit to a great city How could we all be this old and never have come to New Orleans before? Well, now we have, and there’s so much to explore. Turns out the American aviation system can deposit […]
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Touring in the rain, but not deterred
We are well and truly in New Orleans, now. So the day must start with a visit to the venerable Cafe Du Monde for beignets and cafe au lait. Huge, crowded, and an institution, le cafe is battened down for the […]
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Tour of the 9th Ward by car
Wednesday is rainy and cold, and since we are lucky enough to have a rental car, we drive all over New Orleans after our day’s activities to have a look around. Each neighborhood is distinct in character, and the colors and architectural styles […]
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We see dead people and gators
First stop of the day – St. Louis Cemetery #1 No trip to New Orleans is worthwhile without at least one cemetery tour, so we decide to double the worth by making a second cemetery trip. This time it’s St. […]
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Dr. Bob
Dr. Bob a New Orleans self-taught folk artist, has made the phrase “Be Nice or Leave” as much a part of his identity as the found objects he transforms into his artwork. Prolific and authentic, a visit to his gallery […]
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