New Orleans , Louisiana 6 December
Arrived as early as possible to the city campsite of French Quarter RV park.Cost 112 dollars per night so we had to make the most of our one night .
So we was at the Herman Grima House Museum for its noon tour by 11.30.Happened to be Xmas holidays day,which meant free food and punch.
Next the 2 pm tour at Gallier House .Both properties very interesting for their social aspects in relation to the slave servants and different architectural designs.
Had to skip the Old Ursuline Convent as they closed by 4 pm so we visited the Bohemian Frenchman Street just on edge of the French Quarter.More for the locals than tourists,good earthy vibe to it with the bars and jazz in full swing at late afternoon.
On to the French Market , purchased the tee shirt,as you do.Live music in the streets everywhere including the market where we witnessed the funny sight of nuns dancing to jazz.
Apparently Cafe Du Monde must not be missed so we had our Cafe au Lait with Beignets (doughnuts) amongst the throng of tourists .
By this time it was dark and we strolled the remaining undiscovered streets untill the Cathedral Gospel Choir at 6 pm.A full house to great singing.On to the Jazz museum for its free concert . Wow! We are in full flow now and need food so a three course meal for a fair price in a little back street restaurant was ok ,just mediocre .
Let's get going it's 9 pm already.Bourbon Street is small but on steroids.Music of all genres coming from the bars whilst the crowds mill up and down with their beers in hand.Beer in the street is a big thing with the Americans and must be done ! Not allowed elsewhere.
Another tourist trap called Pat O'Brian's turned out to be good for its music bar with two apposing piano players singing requests.
Finally settled in to a great dance floor bar with a eight piece band playing 70s music.Brilliant atmosphere.A very long memorable day finishing with a short taxi ride for safety reasons back to the RV park.
New Orleans ,you lived up to our expectations and beyond . Probably because we visited out of the weekend and avoiding huge crowds.
Two nights would give time to tick all the boxes but you will need stamina.