New Orleans Day 2!

It is now Tuesday are our Big road trip and this was our first full day in the rocking city of New Orleans.  We started the day out by walking down to Cafe Du Monde for beignets and chickory coffee for breakfast.  Just can't beat it!

We strolled around the French Quarter and shopped then headed to Harrahs to play some blackjack.  Decided to play one deck blackjack which I thought would be easier for Katherine and I guess it was because she came out ahead 100.00 richer.  Unfortunately, in helping her, the cards were just not with me and I quit after losing a little.

Afterwards, we took the trolley (Katherine's first ride ever) down to the garden district and met the nicest couple from England who coincidentally were staying at the same hotel as us.

 Small world.  I also found out that Katherine must be jealous of our dog as she stated to the couple "They brought our dog to New Orleans before me".  LOL  Well, that is true!!!

After the trolley we headed back to the hotel to get ready for dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Mr. Bs Bistro owned by one of the Brennan Family.  Excellent food even though Katherine balked at having to wear a bib for the barbequed shrimp.

It rained on and off all day but luckily when we finished dinner, it had stopped and we walked down to Bourbon Street so Katherine could see what it was like.  Well, it was Bourbon Street, what can you say.

 I did manage to get some beads they were throwing from a balcony and we listened to some rock and roll music then called it a night.

We have been visiting New Orleans since the 80s and it was always fun to walk Bourbon Street and listen to  all the jazz music playing on every corner.  Really what NOLA was known for in the south.  Now, all you hear is rock and roll.  Don't get me wrong, I love R&R but it was better to have all the jazz.  Very sad.

Well, we didn't stay out too late and managed to get back to the hotel to take a late night swim.  Full, hot day.