Oak Alley Plantation

Today we are taking the drive along the river and touring the old plantations. The picture below is the first one we visited today.



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Out and about in Louisiana

Started the day at the local Farmers Market having fresh LA strawberries and then headed out and about for the day. Spent a lot of the day seeing sights along the St. Charles street car line. Sites included Audubon Park, Tulane University, Lafayette cemetery, and all the Garden Dist. Mansions. Then we took a drive to the Chalmette Battlefield and the 9th Ward - one of the most deviated neighborhoods in New Orleans following Katrina and Rita. It's amazing to see for a second time the damage that was done. They have made a lot of process since my last visit three years ago - there remains much work to go. We ended the day with a drive across the 24 mile bridge over Lake Pontchartrain. There are several small towns on the north shore of the lake that we visited, my favorite was Abita Springs - great local beer!

Headed back to New Orleans on the prowl for a great burger. When I get home I plan to add a post with my favorite places that I've eaten since getting to Louisiana. The food has been excellent!



Ending with one of my famous self portriats! Check out the hat I bought at Jazz Fest.!

Later - Jim

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St. Charles Street Car

The street car down St. Charles Street is a nice relaxing ride through the garden dist. out past Tulane. Best of all it costs $1.25!


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New Orleans Jazz Fest

Went to Jazz Fest yesterday and had a great time! We saw too many groups to name them all off. I'll post the list later. The food was great as was the arts and crafts.


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Rebirth Brass Band

This is a picture taken inside the Maple Leaf of the band that we loved!


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New Orleans Jazz Clubs

I'm in New Orleans for a Reclaiming Futures national meeting. We have had a great time at the clubs around town. The photo below is the Maple Leaf Bar. We went here on our first night in town. One of the Judges I am here with from Seattle found this place. The band that night started playing at midnight - it was a late night!


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