New Orleans Day 1

After Hot Springs we made our way to Louisiana and to our destination of New Orleans. We spent our first night at the New Orleans KOA it was clean and the people were nice, but the trains blowing their horns for 2 minutes at a time in the middle of the night was not enjoyable. Since they did not have their shuttle to the French Quarter going we decided to switch to French Quarter RV resort for the next two nights. This one is within walking distance to everything. Although there was no train it is right by the elevated freeway and we did have city noises at all times. It’s ok though when in Rome and all. if we were going to experience the city we might as well experience the entire thing. The resort was really nice and worth the extra price to be in the heart of it all. Plus the pool was beautiful and needed with the heat both days.

By the time we switched camp sites it was after noon. So we headed into the French Quarter for lunch and to explore. We found gluten free crepes, at Holy Crepes and crab cake Po Boys at Meals from the Heart. Everything was real food clean and real food delicious.

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Next we headed through the Outdoor Bazaar. There were many things to look at and we picked up a few items. We don’t usually spend much on souvenirs as we travel, usually a small thing here and there. The experiences are what we are after not the stuff. Although Jen has a hard time saying no to a great book about history or the area and if there is a penny squishing machine her coins will be in it. Stephen loves a National Park shirt, they have pretty much become his entire wardrobe. Ha ha!

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We made our way though Jackson Square, watched a street performer, and visited the Saint Louis Cathedral. The Cathedral is beautiful! We discussed the different areas and statues and what they meant to the people who come there to worship. A great thing about travel is you get exposed to so much and we are always looking for an opportunity to see life from a different point of view. It was crazy hot and humid (even the locals were commenting on it) so we headed back to make dinner and swim.

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As the evening progressed we were all happy to see storm clouds move in and a great display of lightening and thunder. We all love a great summer storm. Unfortunately in California we don’t get them, so if we have one while traveling we are all happy. We fell asleep listening to the rain on the RV.

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