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A Walk in the Vieux Carre’, French Quarter, New Orleans

It’s been raining for so long we feel like frogs, with webbed feet. We have a gorgeous day, not hot, not cold, and a hotel in a perfect location for walking, so we go out to master our 10,000 steps. In the French Quarter, it is easy! There is so much to see; it is so much fun just to walk.

These kids are GOOD! They have attracted a large crowd, in front of the Cathedral. What a great way to get practice playing in front of an audience and to earn a little extra spending money, providing a little New Orleans culture. Loved our time listening; they really were good

This policeman with his blue light special, blocked a whole lane of traffic so he could pick up his fresh hot beignet at the French Market.

The Hop On, Hop Off Bus, New Orleans style:

“Follow the sign, please!” for the New Orleans city tour. No, we weren’t on that one, just walking around on our own.

A statue of Bienville, a founder of New Orleans:

This is kind of creepy, to me, a woman who tells people their fortunes in front of the cathedral.

The Maiden of Oreans:

We loved this terrace garden, on Chartres:

This man earned every penny. He made up verses to songs about people watching, all very kind, and people gave generously 🙂

January 2, 2016 - Posted by intlxpatr | Adventure, Arts & Handicrafts, Beauty, Community, Cultural, Entertainment, Exercise, ExPat Life, Gardens, Living Conditions, Road Trips, Travel | New Orleans