Monday 20th June 2011
We have reached New Orleans.....and I have finally got three photos to upload (although it took over 10 minutes for each - very frustrating)
We took a cab to the French Quarter. Our cab driver zapped in and out of traffic honking at anyone who got in his way. Seems he hasn't got a lot of patience!!
The streets are quite narrow and most of them are one way streets. Footpaths are old and broken up in many places. Not good for me. I am likely to end up on my face!!! And that is before I start on the cocktails!!
We are staying at the Chateau Hotel on the corner of Chartres and St Phillip Street which is two streets back from Bourbon Street. Our room is on the ground floor just off the courtyard pool area. There are several small buildings belonging to the complex, all double story and all opening out onto the courtyard. Quite quaint and similar to many of the other hotels in the area. The weather is hot and humid. Even the locals are complaining. But it doesn't stop us from doing some exploring up and down the pretty streets. There are dozens of little shops selling souveniers (pretty much all the same stuff) and there are also heaps of little gallerys which sell local artwork, jewellery and craft. And a lot of antique shops and clothing shops too. There are cafes, restaurants and bars on every street many with music filtering out onto the street. And that is before we even get to Bourbon Street!!!
This place is certainly a lively spot. So far we are loving it and we can't wait to sample some of the local food and entertainment.
Lots more of New Orleans to come - Will wait till I can load more photos.
There may not be many photos but in the ones you have you certainly both look trim and tanned and very healthy. The hols are obviously agreeing with you. Keep up the details you are just making me more and more jealous...ENJOY x Sandy
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