New Orleans
Rodger and I went to New Orleans for exactly 2 days!! But in those 2 days we found tons of fun and lots to do. Did I say “do?” I meant drink.
We stayed in the French Quarter at the Hotel Monteleone. Friends had booked two rooms in the 4 star place and while it is NOT inexpensive, Rodger and I were able to use miles so we didn’t pay for airfare. The hotel is very nice and the customer service, for the most part, was fantastic. Al, the bell hop, celebrated 49 years with the hotel this year! And he’s still going……..
Thankfully we had missed check-in….apparently it wasn’t pretty but our friends worked it out. The rooms were really cute and very clean, no view but we didn’t come to hang out in the room too much. Our friends came in on Friday, us on Saturday……and the games began……..
We started at the Bourbon Cowboy for 3 for 1 drinks. What?! Yes, so unless you like drinking a lot, quickly, then one person order for three people. Some bars are 2 for 1 AND 4 for 1! Wow!
We ate at La Bayou and had delicious, Award-winning gumbo……YUM! And our first Hurricanes of the weekend. Tasty but not cheap at $10 a pop. We weren’t expecting that considering all the drinking deals around town so if you are money conscious then check prices upon arrival.
We stayed on Bourbon Street and did Bourbon Rocks. It’s a party place. Waitress Cheron tried to teach me how to shake my booty but I am too “straight-laced” or something!:)
We also went to Razoo for dancing, 544 & Fat Cats had an amazing band!
Street Performers entertained us Sunday night. Calling them “good” doesn’t do them justice!
We started the morning with a cup of coffee and beignets at the original Cafe Du Monde at St. Ann and Decatur. A definite MUST!
My brother texted me “Go! Now!” and I will forever be grateful. We tooled around checking out all the local artists around the park. Talk about some serious talent! Rodger and I both bought a piece from one woman.
There are TONS of antique shops and boutiques if you are up for some spending.
We had brunch at Commander’s Palace which is very famous.
The food was amazing! And we were seated next to this very interesting 4-some, one of which was circling their table with a video camera. He said he was shooting a video for Dido’s new song. It’d be cool if we ended up in the vid!! There was also a jazz trio that played tableside. They were wonderful……..
We wanted to see more of the city but didn’t have the time. We really didn’t see any damage from Katrina save for a bar that was borded up on the outskirts of the Quarter.
We decided after food to take a quickie nap, then found a cute little place called Johnny White’s to watch the Browns get annihilated. Yah, the usual, but we did have some other Brownie fans there to share in the misery.
Dave and Marie Jose enjoy a Lucky Dog….a MUST when in Nawlin’s!
We had a great time even though it was not long enough of a trip. Always feel free to email me with any questions you think I may be able to answer. Happy travels!