New Orleans, Louisana

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As expected, New Orleans was quite the experience. We spent a day and a half there, wandering around the French Quarter, Garden District, and a local cemetery (where all tombs are built above ground because of flooding). Our RV Park was only a few miles from the downtown, so we hopped a bus both days. We met several locals as we waited for the bus, and found them to be very friendly and helpful, but were still warned to be very careful after dark. We probably pushed it a little, waiting on a street corner in the dark, as the bus was 50 minutes late! But I guess since I am writing this, we obviously made out fine.

There are so many different characters on the streets (get a load of the "grass man" and "transformer"). Bourbon Street proved to be very rowdy and risque (I didn't want to take too many pictures there). Lots of great shopping, art galleries, restaurants and pubs. We were told our stay wouldn't be complete without a sugar-coated beignet (French donut) and coffee from a well known local restaurant - Cafe du Monde. The intricate iron railings on many of the balconies, decorated with flowers are really beautiful.

I had to include a few pictures of some Louisiana swamp, pictures taken as we were driving. The amazing thing is the miles of road built on pilings through so much swamp land - a tremendous accomplishment.

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Comments

[Monika Morgan]

Oysters in New Orleans
Hi guys. We're wondering if those oysters were as good as our island oysters you ate at the Crow and Gate? Thanx for the updates. We've enjoyed travelling along with you. Now back at Surprise and lots of tennis, golf etc. (Back to normal.) Enjoy. The morgans. Ps. We have some news. Caroline and Theo have set a date for Sept 8. In Smithers (Theo's roots-5 hrs. north-west of Prince George.) Not too extotic, but we're excited. Send any hints. (although it will be a fairly small eco-friendly occasion.) Cheers:)

[Motz]

Oysters were Great!
Have to admit - New Orleans oysters were great! Yup, quickly getting back into routine (Tennis social on Saturday). ha ha Congrats on wedding! Great that it is small, and knowing Caroline, will probably be stress-free for Mom! Will catch up to you in the spring!