Day two in New Orleans. We had a great time yesterday.
Today started out sunny but it’s raining now. The forecast for today is scattered thunderstorms. We’ll still have fun.
Stay tuned for random updates throughout the day.
This morning we walked to the river, took pictures, shopped a bit, and had lunch at Frank’s Italian Restaurant. The food was delicious. I had red beans and rice. Christy had calamari and crab stuffed artichoke heart. Jesse had chicken fingers and fries. He ate his fries.
After some rest and cooling off (it’s 95 and really humid) we went to a voodoo shop so Christy could pick up some herbs. Then there was a brief stop at a pet store. Finally we went on a carriage ride tour of St. Louis Cemetery Number 1 and Number 2. The carriage dropped us off at 905 Royal. Jesse was about asleep. Now he is wide awake again.
After resting we went out to pick up some drinks. Hot as it is we’re drinking a lot of water and Jesse likes chocolate milk. We also got some ice cream. The picture is looking the other direction down Royal street. Jesse is worn out and we are too. It’s rainy so we’re in for the night.
Shine on!
My Eclectic Life 
Aug 09, 2013 @ 09:32:19
JR I love that photo. You really are a good photographer.
Aug 09, 2013 @ 14:49:19
Thank you. 🙂
Aug 09, 2013 @ 09:38:36
there’s my beautiful city. love. thank you for sharing your eyes. ♥
Aug 09, 2013 @ 14:48:51
My pleasure.
Aug 09, 2013 @ 15:25:09
That first photo is so stunning! With all the lights on! I love their balconies and terraces…especially with the ironwork and the flowers and hanging plants!
Those B&W photos are so cool! Love the cemetery one!
Yay for New Orlaawwns food!!! 😀
Glad Jesse enjoyed his fries! 🙂
Your photos are bringing back such amazing memories for me! I’ve only been there once…but I spent a week and had a blast! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
Aug 09, 2013 @ 16:19:49
I like the first picture a lot too. The architecture is one of the things that draws me here. The cemeteries are too. I’m glad you like the pictures and that they bring back fond memories.
Aug 09, 2013 @ 15:25:40
OH! I AM letting my love light shine!!!
🙂
Aug 09, 2013 @ 16:20:08
Only way to fly.
Aug 09, 2013 @ 17:59:06
Love the first shot, with its contrasting lighting! It really tells a story!
Aug 09, 2013 @ 19:06:45
Thank you. Yes the light is special that time of day.
Aug 09, 2013 @ 18:26:37
A carriage ride!
Aug 09, 2013 @ 19:07:12
Yes. It was so much fun.
Aug 09, 2013 @ 19:26:13
I’m GOING to NOLA some day. I really like it when you post during your visits there.
for some reason I got a funny image in my head when you wrote about Jesse eating. I thought of reading a journal by Jesse James’ mother, where she says something like, “We stopped by the Wilcox residence today and they served us fried chicken and corn pone. Jesse ate his corn pone.”
yes, I am strange.
Aug 10, 2013 @ 02:58:23
I find that all the interesting people are strange John. 🙂
Maybe all Jesses are picky eaters? hahaha
The way you love old architecture you’ll love New Orleans. I find it a photog’s paradise.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 01:47:38
What an amazing place for an adventure.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 03:44:31
It’s one of my favorite cities.