Starting out- we started up and then speeded up but we went slowly when we were exploring the bayous
It was really beautiful there!
And yes that is an alligator. It was interesting as alligators generally live in fresh water but the water here is brackish so that the alligators have adapted. Did you know that alligators only live in the United States and China?
It was rather lovely gliding along…we wondered what it would be like walking in that vegetable. We were told it was solid enough but beware of snakes of all kinds! Our guide felt safer with alligators!
I never see dragon flies in Vancouver. I used to always liked them when I lived in the East.
And now we have two crocodiles!!!
Looking at these pictures reminds me of how lovely it was!
It looks so lovely but are there snakes slithering there?
Spanish moss lives on air…
Here's our boat!!!
We had a very late lunch at The Praline Connection and it was delicious! We liked the atmosphere as well. Donna also purchased pralines for her husband in the attached bakery.
As we explored the neighbourhood, it seemed as most music didn't begin until 7 o'clock and we were wondering if we should go back to our hotels and then try again when we ran into a young musician who told us his band would be playing at 5:00 so we decided to spend a few minutes around the French market area and come back and give them a listen.
The Swamp Donkeys were playing at the Balcony Music Club (or BMC). This was on our bus driver's recommended list. And we liked it as well. We also liked the Swamp Donkeys' music and listened to two sets.
We looked into a couple of other clubs but then we settled into Maison where you can actually also eat. We listened to a set by another group, the Gregory Agid Quartet, who were great as well. Here's a taste of their music.
We decided it was time to go. Esther had a plane to catch early the next morning. We walked back to our hotels. But what a great night listening to music. I totally recommend this area to any visitors to New Orleans. It was such a nice atmosphere-very different to Bourbon Street and so much great music in nice venues at a very reasonable price.
After actually getting everything into our suitcases, our last morning was spent doing a little last minute shopping and sadly saying good-bye to a great city. Here are a few last photos. I hope you have enjoyed your virtual visit!
Elegant streets
Always balconies
expensive jewelry-fun to look at if not buy...
looking in the art shop reflecting the street
A few things this city is famous for...
An art lover...
Another beautiful building
I will miss these beautiful streets...