Inspirational Thursday-New Orleans
July 17, 2013
Our trip came, it went, and it was
delightfully memorable. It could have been
the music that set the tone for our
travels. Or it could have been that we went
with open souls and hearts.
Our first stop New Orleans.
These musicians were actually
good, we stopped and listened to several of
their tunes. The man with the washboard
played very well!
Every corner and turn beckons to the
traveler, with a different selection of
sumptuous desserts, coffee, beignets and
seafood galore -
Whatever your palate desires you will not
leave this city hungry.
Did I mention that I have a sweet tooth?
Yes, Aunt Sally does make the best Praline!
Verified and stamped with approval by yours
truly. Don't you love the method of drying
these marvelous confections-
Of course we did the tourist thing and
walked along Bourbon Street.
delightfully memorable. It could have been
the music that set the tone for our
travels. Or it could have been that we went
with open souls and hearts.
Our first stop New Orleans.
These musicians were actually
good, we stopped and listened to several of
their tunes. The man with the washboard
played very well!
Every corner and turn beckons to the
traveler, with a different selection of
sumptuous desserts, coffee, beignets and
seafood galore -
Whatever your palate desires you will not
leave this city hungry.
Did I mention that I have a sweet tooth?
Yes, Aunt Sally does make the best Praline!
Verified and stamped with approval by yours
truly. Don't you love the method of drying
these marvelous confections-
Everything is tattered, rusted, bent,
sagging and molded and I love it! I love
the rich History, the Folklore, the Tales,
my imagination runs wild with images of
the past.
We walked and walked and walked until I
had several blisters on my feet. I didn't
mind, I was captivated! We toured
the Mint, walked to Old Ursuline Convent,
rode the streetcar. Visited the Garden
District and Lafayette Cemetery No.1.
(Oh, I have some fascinating photos of the
cemetery and a equally good tale to share!)
Of course we did the tourist thing and
walked along Bourbon Street.
I marvel at the architect.
All of the colors are so intriguing.
The City seems to have a glow all of it's
own.
It was a little bit of everything and to sum
it all up is nearly impossible. So I will
leave you with this quote from Chris Rose.
"I'm not going to lay down in words the lure of this place. Every great writer in the land, from Faulkner to Twain to Rice to Ford, has tried to do it and fallen short. It is impossible to capture the essence, tolerance, and spirit of south Louisiana in words and to try is to roll down a road of clichés, bouncing over beignets and beads and brass bands and it just is what it is.
It is home."
Chris Rose - Author - in 1 Dead in Attic
First of all let me say - it is just about time you got home. I was beginning to worry!
ReplyDeleteI bet the pralines smelled so good - notice what i went for first.
Is this your first time there?
Loved the photos and can't wait to see more
Love, sandie
I love it! Each photo brings back memories of the sights, the smells, the sounds. Makes me want to go back there!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun seeing photos that you took, knowing I stood in that very place in the world (I have photos of the same history of New Orleans sign.)
Glad you had a great trip, and look forward to more about it!!
Hi Jemma,
ReplyDeleteWhat earthiness and character and colour! Would love to visit this multi-faceted city some day; it's simply mesmerizing! And, like your quote, cannot be summed up with words - guess you just gotta walk it!!
Thanks for lovely tour!
Poppy
Looks like a delightful time! I've never been to New Orleans but you've certainly whet my appetite to visit there! The pralines alone have me wanting to jump in the car :)
ReplyDeleteHave missed you Jemma -- but I'll forgive you because these photos are amazing. Feel like I was there. xo
ReplyDeleteLoved this Jemma! My dad grew up here and my cousins (Paula, Pam, party, and Penny .. not kidding!!) still reside there. These pictures bring back memories of our travels there and I can feel the southern hospitality as you take us along here today. Glad you're back!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jemma! I have never been to this part of the US, so really enjoyed your pix. It is good to have you back, I missed you.
ReplyDeleteAre you getting back to normal after traveling?
Love,
Linda
We've missed you! Glad you had a good time in the big easy. I love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
Hello there Jemma! I feel as if we have "met" before in Blogland; but to see your visit and comments today is really special to me. That my post spoke to you is important to me because my writing/composition/artistic goals is to reach out to someone, anyone that may need a lift. THANK YOU for letting me know how you felt upon reading and seeing the images. I hope with all my heart that tomorrow will be a better day....'cause it takes one day at a time to make a life. NEW ORLEANS SOUNDS FANTASTIC!! Anita
ReplyDeleteLooks like an awesome city to visit! I was there once - when I was a teen, driving through to Texas on a band trip - but I don't remember much of it. That was a looong time ago, lol.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a fabulous trip! I love to travel! It really opens up your mind and heart to different parts of the country and different ways of living! Love your photos! Hope you'll share more! Sweet Southern hugs!
ReplyDeleteCool artsy photos Jemma! I love you and wish you were still here with me (:
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