I’m in New Orleans on a business trip attending the Gas Processors Convention. I haven’t been here since right before Katrina in 2005 when Sweetie came along.
The town was jumping Sunday afternoon with the French Quarter Festival going on. Tell you what New Orleans knows how to party. There were lots of bands in lots of different places. The place was packed.
But people were under control. Apparently I dropped my cell phone. A lady chased after me for two blocks she said until she caught up with me to give it back to me (I move fast when I’m walking.)
People were major chilling to the music.
New Orleans reminds me a little of the Santa Fe of my youth before the billionaires crowded out the millionaires. Santa Fe has the public party side especially during fiesta (like I know what I’m talking about, I
haven’t been to the fiesta in 35 years) but also a very private side in private courtyards and closed doors.
Both New Orleans and Santa Fe give hints of ordinary people who actually live and work there. But an outsider never sees these people.
New Orleans in the South but it is different from the rest of the South. I think that is why I love it.
It is more than just a town to party in, it is a town with soul. There has been inroads by the developers who bring in the expensive condos with high gates, security, and chain restaurants and “high end” retailers.
I don’t think they will ever completely take over.
Thanks Sylvia, Sandy, Arija, Lady Fi, and Gattina!!
Oh, I love New Orleans! I lived and worked there for over a year way back then! Got to see Mardi Gras. It was a fun time! Your photos brought back lots of memories!! Glad you and your family are safe from the storms! Have a good week!
Sylvia
Never been to New Orleans, not much of a party girl. But I have a Ranger friend that works there, so maybe someday.
New Orleans is a world in itself. It is southern of course but with a lot of French tradition.
Your photos are full of character and color- the charm of New Orleans.
You know we have never been to New Orleans. We really need to visit. Looks colorful!
What a fun trip and great pictures! Thanks for taking us along. I remember visiting New Orleans with my parents when I was a child. We haven’t been there since, but probably will get there one of these days. There are ships sailing out of New Orleans again. 😉
I love New Orleans .. I’ve been there twice .. once before Katrina and once after .. I love Joanie on a Pony down along the river and the Jester is back .. he was missing when I was there last .. wonderful shots!!
Were there any boob sightings like at Mardi Gras, or was it all on the up and up? hahahaha
Great tour!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Thanks for sharing your trip to New Orleans. It is a beautiful city. Lovely photos.
Wonderful shots.
Pure fun! Thanks, Yogi.
I’m pleased the hear New Orleans is not homogenized like most to North America.
I REALLY loved this series of shots. My daddy was from NOLA so I have been back to research our French roots at the library. Some of the houses are now n the river, but one remains. The French quarter is always a festive place to be even without a festival going on. Know you had a wonderful time in-between meetings. Thanks for my walk down memory lane. genie