Friday we spent the day in the French Quarter walking the streets and visiting the museums there.
We got an education concerning Hurricane Katrina and what man has done in this area that made the storm a real disaster. Too much info to share here so I won't try.
Bourbon street is probably one of the most famous in the world. We found it seedy and a place we would not be comfortable in at night.
We must be getting old!
One of the charms of New Orleans is the street bands. They are everywhere and play music that is distinctly New Orleans. We sat on a bench and listened for a while just taking in the atmosphere that is New Orleans.
St Louis Cathedral is the most prominent feature of the French Quarter skyline. The buildings on each side are Louisiana State museums.
We walked for about 6 miles taking in most of the French Quarter during our day there. This is typical of the streets off Bourbon street. Lots of charm and atmosphere. Today we head to the Bayou for a boat ride in the swamp. More later.
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