FTJ, Entry 65: More from the Big Easy

We are now in Convent, Louisiana, about 2 hours out of New Orleans, in a place called Poche (Po-shay) Plantation. The trip was a bit nerve racking, in that first our tail lights on the car did not work. After some fiddling, they miraculously started working again. Then the damned bike rack! We cannot seem to get those stupid bikes secured. We will likely have to get yet another new rack.

Otherwise, we are hanging out and chilling out  -- the plan is to go to a seafood restaurant tonight where there is music.

I know Beau loves New Orleans, but in my opinion, we stayed too long. Two days would have sufficed pour moi! Laissez les bons temps rouler is wonderful, but in small doses.

But as a farewell homage to The Big Easy, here are some additional photos from our stay: (We will blog about our current town next time.)

Jackson Square

Yet another New Orleans weirdo, pictured here with the nice lady with the parasol.

 

The Big Muddy - the Mississippi River.

Dave and Joyce and the New Orleans paddleboat.

Julie and Jay-Red at Felix's Oyster House. Note Jay-Red's gold teeth.

Always the ladies' man!

This was in a doorway along one of the streets -- why, I am not sure.

A giraffe-drawn carriage.

Our pals, at the Crescent City Brewhouse.

Note the Man of War lights behind Beau. Very cool.

This cemetery, the first in the city, was around the corner from our RV park. It was established 1789.

The tomb of famous Voodoo Priestess Marie Laveau.

If you knock three times on her crypt and are sincere, it is said that Marie will grant your wish.

 

They sell these in the drugstore. Yum!

Enjoying warm beignets and coffee with chicory at Cafe du Monde.

Joyce outside the French Quarter RV Resort.

The pool and hot tub area.

Our lovely site.

Say bye bye, Lucy!

Tanks, Panky