New Orleans March 28 - April 1
MARCH 29 My preferred way of exploring a city is by walking through the streets. Coincidentally, the temperature (50-60 degrees F) was perfect for walking. Melissa and I headed down Jefferson Ave from Liz's place and along Magazine Street until we reached the French Quarter. One of the first things that struck me was how there was greenery everywhere, in sharp contrast to the brown grass and bare trees in Boston and New York. Sweet flowers perfumed the air, magnificent oak trees lined the streets, and lizards scurried across the sidewalk. The grand houses along Jefferson Ave turned into the cute shops of Magazine Street and then the bars and overhanging balconies of Bourbon Street. Along the way, we hit up spots like Lafayette Square, Harmony Circle, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Woldenberg Park, and the French Market. Fairy tale house along Jefferson Ave Colorful (smaller) houses along Magazine Street Huge oak trees... ...that can also be sprawling Jefferson Square and St. ...