New Orleans MT-5

One of the few places in New Orleans not badly affected by the hurricane or the subsequent flooding was the French Quarter. The FQ (as I like to call it) is pretty sweet. We went to the famous Cafe Du Monde for some Cafe Au Laite and beignets which I was told I had to have. We strolled down Bourbon St. where they have Mardi Gras every year. Now, that section of the FQ is pretty shady and dirty with all kinds of things going on. I can honestly say that after just walking through there, I no longer entertain the idea of doing Mardi Gras. Its kinda strange because once you leave that area, everything else is fantabulous...Jackson Square is kinda in the center off it all just in front of the St. Louis Cathedral. During the day, there are really good performers and street artists doing their thing, the streets are lined with small shops and cafes very cool architecture with tons of history, the people who are actually from New Orleans are great, the Mississippi River is right there as well. Again, just an amazing place and a wonderful experience...good times with good people.