Jake and I took a quick train trip down to New Orleans. Planned a long time ago, when things were less hectic, but we held to it, and glad we did.
Got to Chicago with bonus time to spare.
Here we go!
Louisiana
Jackson Square: sight of the signing of the Louisiana Purchase
St. Louis Cathedral
Bonus: Christmas Tree
Overlooking Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
The Mighty Mississippi River: 200ft deep as it winds through New Orleans
Jacques-Imo's
riding the streetcars
La Belle Esplanade
La Belle Esplanade (the red building in the middle)
one of many coffee shops throughout the city
Cemeteries of New Orleans
West Pearl River bridge
Alligators
More Alligators
Pearl River
Honey Island Swamp
Raccoons in the swamp
Honey Island Swamp
Snakes in the swamp
Wild hogs in the swamp
Indian Village along Pearl River. Accessible only by boat.
Whitney Plantation: Allees Gwendolyn Midlo Hall
Whitney Plantation: Field of Angels
No date of birth. No gender. No name. Only a date of death.
Whitney Plantation
quick stop along Royal Street
Breakfast at La Belle Esplanade
Acorns were everywhere
Experiencing the beignet from the original Cafe du Monde in City Park
Canal Street
When you need to catch your train home, but want to grab a sandwich quick first.
Caesar's Superdome and Smoothie King stadium
Almost Home.
Bonus Time in Chicago again!
Much Love.
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