Walking Tour of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and the French Quarter

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May 12th 2008

Published: May 13th 2008

Since today was our last day in New Orleans, we decided to set out on our already exhausted feet and do one last historical walk around the city. After a lot of miles and a few new blisters, this is a summary of what we saw today... St. Louis Cemetery #1- This is the oldest cemetery in New Orleans, built in 1789 to replace the St. Peter Cemetery. Many of the tombs from St. Peter's were moved to t... Read Full Entry

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Jennifer Cole

Jen C

When I was 8 years old, I went to summer camp for the first time. Whereas other kids were getting homesick as soon as they got there, I instead got sick the day I had to go home again. The travel bug caught me early and has lingered ever since. I LOVE to see new places, experience new cultures, eat new food... life is so short and there are so many places to see! I hope that this blog will be filled with many adventures to come. Next stop... France, Belgium, and the Netherlands!... full info

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13th May 2008

RC/GC
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Final Entry
We've enjoyed following along with your journey. You never got your alligator. Actually, it probably tastes a lot like crocodile, which isn't too bad. Perhaps your next visit... call us when you land.

17th May 2008

Michael
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Wow! For once your food didn't make me hungry! You're a braver person than me for trying the jambalaya. St Louis cathedral looks gorgeous and the tombs in Cemtery #1 look curiously lived in. So sad your adventures and the blog had to come to an end!

14th June 2011

Antique furniture
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Very Interesting Article
Amazing facts and pictures are there in your blog about St. Louis Cemetry. The story about Delphine stirs emotions in our hearts with details about her escapades of torturing her slaves and setting the building on fire when found out.

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