French Quarter

Before I get to the French Quarter, I need to mention the streets leading to New Orleans are all in swamps. The roads are elevated about 10 feet above the water for miles at a time:



(Lauren, don't go here!)

We made our way to Boubon street and took in the sights. First we found someone who looks like Terry standing beneath the Bourbon Street sign:



The streets are very narrow. Lots of food and music! Lots of nudity and sex shows! Lots of gift shops! If that combination of items excites you, (as it does me) then you need to go here. We're here at the polar opposite of Mardi Gras, and there are still people drinking and puking before noon! We took in some gift shops and got lunch at this place:



We had the best gumbo here and I believe we were the only people in this area that were not drinking alcohol =)

Here are some shots of cool balcony iron works:







And the French Market:


And it wouldn't be complete without a scuff with the law... Here's a shot of a genuine New Orleans Bourbon Street parking ticket:



As an update, I am posting this from a truckstop in Greensboro, NC at 5:45am

.:C:.