On our way out, we drove through some of the still destroyed parts of St. Bernard, Louisiana.
Many houses have been rebuilt, but many still sit condemned. "Snack & Nap & Random Facts", aka Colby, learned that 80% of this parish was underwater due to Hurricane Katrina.
We headed back to the French Quarter, making our first stop at Central Grocery for the original Muffuletta.
If you love olives, like I do, you will love these sandwiches. But their size is tremendous, so you could share one with four people, or like we did, share half between two people.
Then walking through the streets of the French Quarter, I began a photography project involving the unusual doors of New Orleans (more about that later).
On our way, we passed Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop - the oldest continually occupied bar in the US.
A very cool place that looks like the local pirate bar. Continuing our walk - we were on a mission for the best Fried Chicken, and the locals recommended the Praline Connection on Frenchmen.
We also sampled Zapp's potato chips - Cajun Dill,
and a "Snowball" - the Louisiana snow-cone, which hit the spot on this humid day.
Our next stop was the Garden District in New Orleans.
A community of old southern mansions from the 1800's, known for the beautiful foliage and gardens throughout. Beautiful & ornate it truly is.
Finally, we set off on the Canal Street Ferry for Algiers, with views of Downtown & the Natchez Steamboat.
Driving through this historic town, on our way to the Aurora Congregation meeting.
This group of new friends were so warm, hospitable, and friendly - we only wish we could be in town longer to get to know them all more closely. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.
Afterwards, we headed back into the French Quarter for dinner at the Chartres House Cafe where Colby had the Crawfish Etouffee and I had the Chicken Gumbo.
Finishing the night off with another round of Beignets & Cafe au Lait at Cafe du Monde. Sleep well we did.
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