Sunday in the French Quarter
Yesterday the heat index was 105. Christy wants to sleep late today. Sounds like a plan to me. It might be good to have a slow, restful day before embarking on any more big excursions in this heat. Of course with 3 year old Jesse along that probably won’t be the way it goes.
Me? I’m back on the patio at 5:30 am sipping coffee and editing pictures.
thutheeyesofage got me thinking about these early morning quiet times. It is the time to center myself, a time to reconnection with myself, nature, and the universal spirit. These early morning quiet times renew and refresh my spirit just as sleep renewed and refreshed this physical body.
I have an affinity for aloe plants. Aloe plants are like companion birds. Seems I always have one around.
We started the day with a visit to Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo on Burbon street.
Next we walked to the Cabildo so Jesse could play on the cannon out front
Cool museum with something for just about everyone even a drum to play. The drum is good for 3 year olds of any age. All of us had a great time playing it.
Stay tuned for the random photo updates during the day.
‘Tis a great day for sharing loving kindness.
My Eclectic Life 
Aug 11, 2013 @ 07:01:28
I want to go back and visit New Orleans one day without having to attend a conference and do presentations. It is fascinating and beautiful city. I don’t think I’d like living there.
I, too en joy my early morning quiet times for all the reasons you listed. Occasionally, I actually get to have one without my husband and/or son interrupting them.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 07:52:43
I wouldn’t enjoy it if I had to attend conferences. lol.
I hope you get to return soon. I love visiting here. There is so much to see and do not to mention the photo ops.
One nice thing about living alone is quiet time is easy.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 08:43:59
I did have a little bit of fun since my family came. I did enjoy the French Quarter with my colleagues. My brother and I wanted to do a haunted tour, but the boys were too young to enjoy it at the time.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 08:43:59
I did have a little bit of fun since my family came. I did enjoy the French Quarter with my colleagues. My brother and I wanted to do a haunted tour, but the boys were too young to enjoy it at the time.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 15:16:50
I’m glad you had some fun. The French Quarter is my favorite because of the photo ops.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 14:54:34
It is so nice that you are having fun in the summer. Here too, it has been very humid in the 100’s.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 15:17:41
The heat doesn’t bother me too much. Summer is my favorite season.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 18:37:31
Even tho’ I find the early morning a magical time of day…I seem to connect more with the night…like midnight to 4 a.m. It is my time of renewal and deep breathing physically and emotionally. 🙂
Hope your today is going well! The things you’ve done so far sound like such fun!
HUGS!!! 🙂
And I AM sharing loving kindness today! 🙂
Aug 11, 2013 @ 21:05:35
Some people are night people. I’m having a great time. It has taken some flexibility at times.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 18:50:07
I like having aloe plants around too. Mine always seem to grow more wide than up.
Aug 11, 2013 @ 21:02:55
Mine too. I keep digging some out of the pot and giving them to friends.
Aug 12, 2013 @ 00:14:14
I really like that second picture! It sounds like you’re enjoying yourself. I wish I had an aloe plant! Have a good week! 🙂
Aug 13, 2013 @ 04:35:03
Thank you. Yes, I am having a great time.
Aug 13, 2013 @ 11:13:18
You’re welcome! Awesome! 🙂
Aug 17, 2013 @ 20:08:14
Love that last photo. What is in the bottles?
Aug 18, 2013 @ 06:12:46
Thank you.
I don’t know specifically what was in the old bottles. This was the pharmacy box for a late 1800’s early 1900’s doctor. It still contained the original powders the doctor used to treat his patients. Next to it (I didn’t take that picture) was his surgical kit. Pretty primitive by today’s standards.
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