The Big Easy!

Jon and I were able to get away for a few earlier this month.  Jon had a conference in New Orleans and I joined him for 2 days.  We had not been there since Jon lived there in 2002 so it was fun for us to go back.  I understand why they call it the Big Easy, no one is in any hurry and everything moves at a very "easy" pace!  Needless to say we had a great time exploring the French Quarter and eating such wonderful food!

This place was AWESOME, they make hand made gas lamps that run off propane.  They are copper and Jon watched a buy make them in the back-room the day before I got there.  You see these all over the city.

We watched this guy sing and play the trumpet for quite a while.  He was talking to people walking down the street.  He had an amazing voice and could be heard from several blocks away.  Quite the character!

Jon outside Jackson Square

Cafe Du Monde - a staple in the French Quarter for Chickory Coffee and Beignets

Buildings in the French Quarter - notice the gas lamps, they burn all day and all night

Tour wagon through the French Quarter

The famous Bourbon Street!  It was not my favorite as it is much more touristy...

Preservation Hall is another historical site.  Of course you can see the Pat O'Brien's sign just down the street.  We stopped in and had a drink although it was not a famous Hurricane!