Louisiana November Part 3

By: Minuet in G…MinnieG (a 1979 Argosy… made by Airstream…who is so happy chillin’ in her spot in New Iberia (Sarah’s and Sadie’s house).

Good Morning…today Vannie and Dave woke up bright and early. Vannie told me that they were headed to New Orleans for the day. They were going to visit their adventuresome cousins, Kathryn and Jay. They are hanging out in an apartment in the heart of the French Quarter (the Vieux Carre…which means old town) for about a year. Bucket List … check.!!!

**After driving for 2 hours down Hwy 90..thought Franklin, Morgan City, Houma, Bayou Cane, and Thibodaux**, V and D were excited to see Jay waving to them from the balcony of their apartment. Dave couldn’t believe they had lucked up on a parking meter right on the street. Those are few and far between on Royal Street. Just have to remember to feed that hungry meter every 2 hours. Vannie said it was totally worth it.

Kathryn and Jay’s “space” is to die for. Vannie said that each little nook and cranny was unbelievably charming. From the outside hallway, to the kitchen nook, to the banana trees in the back courtyard, to the bathroom curtain depicting New Orleans sites… Even the “old school” security system (embedded broken glass on top of the wall between the courtyards) was mesmerizing.

**Heading down the street…enjoying the sights and sounds of the city…**
**Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe is their first stop…Decatur Street…a delightful little gem not to be missed**
**Lattes…blueberry scones…almond croissants**

**Window Shopping…Art Alert**
**Vannie is always looking for a new idea for the perfect art project.**
**Here are three very different ideas…a wonderful oil paint**ing, **an unbelievable project created with a sewing machine, and a cloud (at least it wasn’t black)**

**Can’t go to New Orleans without hanging out a wee bit in the French Quarter…**
**St. Louis Cathedral…the oldest cathedral in North America…founded in 1720…located next to Jackson Square and facing the Mississippi River.**
**Pralines…Yum Yum Yum…Vannie said you can not leave the city with getting a praline.**
**Pralines…a smooth, sweet substance made by boiling nuts in sugar…the perfect sugar rush.!!!**

**End of a perfect day…**
**Cousins…fried chicken (fried on the spot from Matassa’s Market, Dauphine St.)…Blue willow dishes on the balcony…**

**Inspired by all the art in New Orleans…Vannie had to put her spin on the day…**
**Watercolor pencils…small little projects that fit perfectly in me…**

**I’ve been patiently waiting all day for V and D to return with the stories of their adventure.**
**Smile…Smile…Smile**

Hope this post has “wet your whistle” to visit this exotic city.

…to be continued…Part 4 soon…

3 thoughts on “Louisiana November Part 3”

loralujames says:

December 8, 2019 at 1:10 pm

Love VISITING New Orleans! Thank you for sharing your adventures in the midst of it!
Blessings!

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1. vanetteharrislusfibernet says:
  
  December 8, 2019 at 1:51 pm
  
  Thanks, LuLu…
  Such a beautiful day.
  Visiting with our wonderful cousins.
  New Orleans in all its glory.
  Magical. ❤️
  
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Carole Kaplan says:

December 11, 2019 at 8:25 pm

I wish Gypsy and Minnie wrote every day. xoxo

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