Thursday, September 16, 2010

the big easy (new orleans, la)

Good morning, mes chéres. Welcome to an absolutely beautiful city beaming with a flavorful energy. The blend of cultures is so wonderfully apparent in it's architecture, it's food, it's people. And yet, at times I felt alone. For the first time on this road trip of mine, I would've preferred to explore this city with a companion or two. But I suppose places like New Orleans are made for that. Meet ya'll on Bourbon Street? ;). Behold, the many faces of NOLA:
 [the French Quarter]
 [the Riverfront]
 [the historic French Market turned tourist trap]
[Unique architecture on the musical Frenchmen St]
 [Remembering the Spaniards amongst the Cajun and Creole influences]
 [Catfish Po'Boys with local Abita Beer in the park ]
 [the Garden district]
[Go Saints! ("Who dat?" is 'round every corner)]
 [the Ninth Ward, five years later]
 [the Royal Street Deli (again in the French Quarter) for a healthy meal]
 
[Beignets at the famous Café du Monde]

[the streetcar & mansions in Uptown]

 [the Mardi Gras Tree at Tulane University]
That's not to say I didn't have an amazing experience though, and I suppose I wasn't entirely solo either. My friend's older sister, Emily (pictured on the left), was gracious enough to keep me company when I arrived on Sunday evening. At first we took a walking tour with frozen lemonade & rums in hand, then we sought out the best po'boys for an economical tasting of the true cuisine. Late on Monday afternoon, I met up with an old childhood friend who is now a sophomore at Tulane, and afterwards joined Emily again (plus more friends) for a low-key trivia night. And all the while I stayed in the lake house of family friends. 'Twas ridiculously fun and I cannot wait to go back for more. See ya in Texas!

9 comments:

  1. Looks. Beautiful. I totally should have packed up and came along :) I'm about to email you.. and by the way, my boss is now officially following you because he is really intrigued :)

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  2. Ooh I feel the travel bug biting me. It all looks so pretty!

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  3. I've only been to NO once on a school trip--and we had to go home after only one day thanks to an incoming hurricane! This post makes me want to go back for a "real" visit.

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  4. wow, i am so jealous of this visit. i have passed by it 4 times in one year and still never made it. i think i'm truly missing out. Guess I'll have to make my way across the country again hrm???

    stay safe beautiy!!!

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  5. Wow Danielle I'm so proud and impressed by your seeking spirit and love of adventure! I knew we were related for a reason ;-) This is a really great Blog you got going...I'm not sure how I came upon it...I'm pregnant I forget these things but you truly made me want to be on your road trip belly and all! Be safe and hope to see you soon!

    xoxoxo

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  6. ahh, jealousy! i think we’ve discussed my incredible need to go to nola. it looks every bit as wonderful as i imagine. i knew you’d have no problem soaking it all in on your own!

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  7. Absolutely beautiful! I have always wanted to visit New Orleans. Your photos, as usual, are just gorgeous.

    I was so excited to read your comment about visiting San Fran. YES, I would love to meet up! :)

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  8. Love the vlog in your last post. Sounds like you are having a fantastic time. :)

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  9. Rachel: You should've! Haha, the more the merrier.

    Sagan: Meet me next city? :)

    BroccoliHut: I definitely think it would be worth it!

    TryingtoHeal: Maybe, dear. I'll meet ya there!

    Shaena: xoxo

    leslie: Thank you, darling.

    Lara (Thinspired): Thanks so much. Wonderful, I will be emailing you soon!

    Little Bookworm: Thank you! I really am.

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