NOLA

We arrived in New Orleans on Thursday evening and got a cab to the place we were staying. We stayed with Laura Buenger, whom I went to high school with (and actually had not spoken to since high school, but we rekindled our friendship quickly). We went to Johnny and Franky's for some Po' Boys, had some wine and some beers, and went out. We went to Ms. Mae's, the self proclaimed "cheapest bar in America." It was indeed the cheapest bar in America. We hung out there for a bit and then went home for bed.


Yesterday morning, we woke up, got a bagel and hopped on the streetcar to the French Quarter. First we went to Bourbon Street, where we drank Hurricanes and Hand Grenades while we walked along the sidewalk. Then we walked down to and along the Missisipi. We went the world famous Cafe Du Monde where we got Beignets. Beignets are very similar to funnel cakes, and equally delicious. Then we wandered the French Market, which has a great flea market and farmers market. Next we explored the New Orleans Mint, and saw some old money making machinery.




Last night, we went to the birthday party of one of our hosts, partied in a few different bars, and went to bed. Now we are back in JFK, awaiting our connection to DC. More photos and updates to come!

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