Friday, August 12, 2011

New Orleans














 At the end of June I got to spend a week in New Orleans for the ALA Annual Conference. I went to lots of classes, did LOTS of walking, and ate lots of gelato. I also tried all of the classic New Orleans foods that were listed in my travel guide book: po'boys, jambalaya, gumbo, catfish, beignets, and muffalettas.
I unknowingly booked a haunted hotel, and staying there for 6 nights was one of the scariest experiences of my life. We went on a ghost tour of the French Quarter, and our hotel was the 2nd stop on the tour. Yay! No sleeping for the rest of the trip.
We saw some live jazz at Preservation Hall, which was excellent. I loved exploring the French Quarter and especially liked all the bright colors, wrought iron, shutters, and gas lamps.
Overall, I had a fun time in New Orleans, but was very ready to go home. I'm glad I got to visit, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to live there!
See more photos here.

6 comments:

Heidi said...

It does look like a fun place to visit but staying in a haunted hotel? I don't think so! Love the pictures!

Erica said...

I took a folklore class last semester, and over half the class was all about New Orleans (cause my professor is obsessed with it), and we talked all about Haunted Hotels and shops and Jazz and everything. Glad it's all really out there :)

Jake said...

I love the beignets at Cafe Du Monde!!!!

Catlin said...

It looks really colorful. I'm glad your apartment isn't haunted.

Miriam said...

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Robby Spratt said...

I'm jealous of all the food!
Not so jealous of the haunted hotel.
;)