new orleans, day one

my last minute trip has been wonderful so far

the flight was quick, and when we arrived the skies where blue

and the sun was warm

(left: a view of the swamps from the plane and right: our hotel)

we strolled down canal st to the mississippi

watched the riverboat "natchez" float by

wondered along the river


stopped for gumbo and crab cakes



around jackson square




around the gates of the square where local artists
above shanira and her drawing i purchased for a dollar
(i hope i get to see her again, i think i owe here more money)

i also got a "reading" from oscar
but that will be a whole post on its own!!!





cafe du monde
across from the square
famous for their beignet
(or heart attack on a plate!)




holiday spirit

after diner we went on the "ghost tour"

it was fun to wonder the streets at nite

learning the history of many building

each one having a ghost attached to it

on the left our group's feet, i was trying to set my camera flash

our guide told us that 90% of the group will capture some "orbs"

or spirits in their photos

on the right the back of st louis cathedral

and the little bubbles are the orbs!!!!

another view of st louis

no orbs???