NOLA has been calling both me and Joe to her for years, but we've never been. Since we're on our way to Florida for a winter cruise we decided to take the leisurely route through Louisiana and spend a couple of days here in New Orleans.We've enjoyed lovely weather, but a cool front followed us here and the winds have been quite chilly. Tomorrow promises to be a better day and we're hopeful that is so.
We arrived at a really neat RV park just a couple of blocks from the French Quarter here in New Orleans. Very nicely done, pavers everywhere, great wide lots and of course, there is lots to do and see.
We took a stroll on Bourbon Street and wound our way through the French Quarter. What a place! Even on an off-weekend the cafe and bar business is thriving. We dined at the highly recommended Acme Oyster House. I enjoyed a lovely platter of delicious fried oysters, fries and cole slaw. Joe had the Jambalaya (which was not as good as billed). But hey - we've been there. I'd definitely go back again for the oysters, shrimp and the like, but if you're not able to enjoy shellfish it's probably not the place for you.
Tomorrow we're planning Beignets in the morning at Cafe du Monde, then a tour of the ravaged Hurricane Katrina area. Let's hope we're going to see a lot of progress. Lunch and dinner will be somewhere in the French Quarter. Then we'll seize the opportunity to tour the rest of the city.
More later - time to chill.
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