Walking New Orleans

Today was spent on our feet. Lots of walking and taking in the history and the old houses and historical district of New Orleans.

The famous French Quarter hosts an amazing array of fun, food, music and beautiful architecture. The older buildings are famous for their wrought iron balconies. Even the Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception has pews made of wrought iron, just like the old train seats we used to have.

Bourbon Street comes alive at night but never really closes down. In fact most of the hotels and bars never close. There is a different feel to the downtown during the day therefore.

There are street musicians on most major corners

and a wide display of talent and potential talent. They put their heart and soul into their music and most people just wandering around do do while tapping and beating to the tunes.

There does not seem to be any reference to Hurricane Katrina in the downtown area. The major damage  and rebuild is in the outer suburbs and it is good to see so many tourists breathing life into this colourful city.

The Cathedral here is the oldest in the United States and was also home to the first African-American Catholic bishop last century.

Today is Veteran;s Day in the USA, so this page is dedicated to all Veterans, and especially those from Australia.