New Orleans tickles all the senses

Experiencing the French Quarter and Garden District through sight, sound, smell, taste and feel.

My kayak and I have early morning plans, so I thought…why not give you the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feel of the Big Easy through some of my favorite photos. It won’t be difficult to accomplish. This city puts herself out there; she’s gregarious and flamboyant, yet with deep and meaningful roots.

The grand houses of the Garden District, like the Buckner Mansion on Jackson Street, feature ornate wrought iron fences and railings, as well as exquisite landscaping.
Derby Pottery makes the official letter tiles that spell out street names on NOLA sidewalks.
Street bands abound. The Dirty Rotten Vipers drew quite a crowd after a tune or two.
Ingrid and Al were camped next to me and kindly invited me for an evening at the Tropical Isle on Bourbon Street, where their son Jack was the drummer in the band. What fun to request Ingrid’s favorite song (Brown-eyed Girl) for her birthday and even try a signature Hand Grenade!
Why did I take only one photo of this special moment, and a blurry one at that? This bamboula drum, of the type played in Congo Square in the early 1800s, was made to be played by visitors to the New Orleans Jazz Museum. The rich and varied tones of my novice drumming gave me a small sense of how it must have been to drum there, where New Orleans music all began.
You’ve got to stop to smell the flowers when you’re fortunate enough to be in the South in March!
Beignets and cafe americano in an early morning courtyard with all the day before me. Light, airy, still warm, and covered in powdered sugar, they became an instant favorite.
This Stein’s Deli “muphaletta,” on fresh ciabatta bread, features mortadella, soppressata, Tuscan ham, aged provolone, olive salad (key to a muffaletta), and garlic vinaigrette. Definitely try one the next time you are in New Orleans. Stein’s is on Magazine St. in the Garden District.
Rocking along to the Garden District on a Green Line historic streetcar. An all-day pass for unlimited rides, including buses and ferries, is only three dollars!
Oh, my weary feet, but it was worth every hour of walking!
My dream house, if ever I move to the charming Garden District!

One thought on “New Orleans tickles all the senses”

  1. Yes New Orleans is a exciting place to explor so much to see eat and drink.surprising place for you to be at but sounds like you enjoyed all of it.💓💓Stay safe friend.💓💓

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