6.21.2010

Basin Street is the street where....

...all the crazies come out to play! OK, the first part is a lyric from a song, the second is just my interpretation.

My first evening in New Orleans was spent eating an excellent oil-free seafood dinner and walking through the French Quarter. I saw some things that I think I am too young to see...and I didn't want to embarrass my colleagues by taking too many photos.

I only snapped the view from my window...




...which includes my first glimpse of the mighty Mississippi. In the foreground you can just make out the roof of Harrah's Casino....




...which is massive. We walked through today on our way to the conference and saw a sea of video slot machines.

During our sojourn through the French Quarter, we glimpsed Jackson Square...




...and watched the art of cigar rolling.







Finally, we strolled down the famous Bourbon Street. It was a strange mix of historic residences, rundown buildings, flamboyant gay bars (Napoleon's Itch was my favorite), and strange strip joints.




But by far the best part, the true heart of NOLA...the music...




-- Post From My iPad

3 comments:

MJ said...

Please, please: if you are still in New Orleans, please go eat lunch @ Commander's Palace (if it still exists). It's a culinary experience you'll not want to miss!

Thimbleanna said...

Napolean's Itch -- what a name. When we stumbled across the Gay Pride Parade in Columbus, my first thoughts were of Mardi Gras in NO -- not sure why. I'll bet you've seen a thing or two LOL!

Rebekah said...

fun times! New Orleans is such a great city. I'm dreaming of a beignet right now

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