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  • 20 Jan 10
    4

    A Walk About In The Big Easy

    One of the things that makes falling for New Orleans so easy is the incredible array of things going on in the city. From cultural events to it’s world famous music scene there is always something to mark on the calender. This past weekend John and I took the street car downtown and meandered around until we ended up on Frenchman St. There was a book fair going on in this bohemian street that day and we were eager to check it out. True to the city’s style the book fair had a life of it’s own with the booths being set up up and down the street and into favorite watering holes complete with live jazz and blues. We met several independent authors, watched as a seemingly random second line jazz parade erupted down the street, and found out that this book fair had a definite edge as the closing ceremony was to be a burlesque show! Much to John’s disappointment we couldn’t hang around until the burlesque show but on the way back uptown we did run into some friends and watched a performing arts group put on a Tableaux on the trendy Julia St. Here is part one of our photo essay from just one day in the Big Easy. Sit back, grab a drink, and maybe even turn on that funky jazz channel and follow us along on a walk about in the Big Easy.

    New OrleansWaiting For One Of Our Fav Modes Of Transport, The Historic St. Charles Streetcar
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  • 20 Jan 10
    4

    New Orleans

    The Crew in New Orleans New Orleans. Always under appreciated and overly notorious. The city that drowned, and not in booze this time. A place where cobble stone streets and giant weeping willows frame century old homes. The city that offers drive through daiquiris and beads for bare breasts. The look and the smell, our favorite city in the U.S.

     What we love about New Orleans is that it is so completely unique from any other city or place in the U.S. And they are proud of it. The city and its people thrive on their inherit sense of history and continue to add to this tapestry. Everyone has heard of Mardi Gras, but that is only a small fraction of what this city has to offer. In fact in the Spring, there is the French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest. I would recommend visiting the city for either one of these festivals before I would recommend squeezing your self through Mardi Gras. Everyone should walk down Bourbon Street atleast once, but do it during the night. Trust me, it is not a pretty sight during the day, not to mention its notorious smell. Just imagine stale alcohol mixed with every type of human odor possible. The charm of New Orleans lies a few block away. Stroll down Frenchman Street and enjoy all of the activities while being able to appreciate the historic buildings and Jackson Square. Jackson Square For even more local flavor, hop on the trolley and head down historic St. Charles Street. (more…)