It really wasn't as bad as I'd remembered sixteen years ago. We landed in New Orleans, in perfect condition, in a new southern place for us to explore. Yay!
My thoughts on New Orleans:
Wow, talk about senses overload. New Orleans has so many sights, sounds, and smells (some not so pleasant~LOL!) It's a bit difficult to focus during your travels throughout the streets. If you could cross New York City and Charleston, you'd have New Orleans. NOLA, as it is known, does not need to have a Mardi Gras specifically because Mardi Gras occurs there everyday; true dat! Just travel down Bourbon Street in the evening, and you will know this to be true.
If you like "free" entertainment, the city shall provide it for you. The love of jazz is apparent by the locals who pull their brass out of the trunks of their cars and congregate on any street corner with more jazz-lovers to impart their beautiful sounds upon anyone walking thru the city. Local restaurants definitely ensure you have a fabulous food experience, but don't mind the bathrooms being located in the kitchen by the dishwasher. If you are a germaphobic kind of person, you might want to avoid eating while you are there, but you will miss out on deliciousness. If you enjoy adult beverages, you will be able to imbibe anytime morning, noon, or night, as well as purchase your pleasure on any street corner. Oh, and you can drink your beverage while s.t.r.o.l.l.i.n.g the city. The trolley is the way to travel, whenever feasible. Walking during the summer heatwave was difficult, but you can really get a sense of what the city is truly about by walking the streets. Wow!
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