Fun in New Orleans

I really loved our previous visit to New Orleans (1, 2, 3, 4) so we had to stop in on our way to Texas. The streets of French Quarter were about three times busier this time. I guess that is normal for Halloween season versus Christmas season. Speaking of Halloween, there were decorations everywhere.

Apparently we watch way too much TV. As we were walking around, we saw this street which we both agreed looked like the set for NCIS: New Orleans. After looking online, we realized it really is the set seen in a few of the shows.

In the Old Mint, we saw Louis Armstrong’s first cornet in the music section of the museum. In Baton Rouge, we saw his first bugle. I wonder how many more Louis Armstrong first’s we can see? The mint section included old crucibles and equipment from the New Orleans mint.

Of course we had to stop at a cemetery. St. Roche has an area where people bring in an item or model (like legs and heads) to thank God for a healing of either a person or animal. We talked to one lady who had left a dog tag there a few years ago.

Jackson Square was full of tourists, art, music, and bizarre performing artists. Always fun!

We drank beer, ate local food, and waved to the EarthCam on Bourbon Street. My favorite part was dancing “Shout” with a group that was celebrating the half-anniversary of St. Patrick’s day (technically, it wasn’t 6 months after but who cares about that in New Orleans). They gave me beads to celebrate!