Vacation!
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I've been in NOLA for over a day, and I still haven't properly been to the French Quarter. I was going to wander in last night, but I stopped at my hotel to drop something off, and then went to bed early (after watching some *Golden Girls*). On the one hand, I'm failing to squeeze in as many experiences as possible. On the other, I've been tired.
Late lunch time at Café Beignet on Decatur Street.
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Late lunch time at Café Beignet on Decatur Street.
After visiting the Storyville Museum, I returned to my hotel to relax a bit before heading out for dinner and drinks. I think I'm going to wander back down Bourbon Street. Wish me luck.
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After visiting the Storyville Museum, I returned to my hotel to relax a bit before heading out for dinner and drinks. I think I'm going to wander back down Bourbon Street. Wish me luck.
Right. Here's my read on the French Quarter.
It's Gastown
--Except fifty times bigger
--And dingier
--Minus the poverty of the Downtown Eastside
--Plus the Granville entertainment district right in the middle of it.There are, like, quiet parts. And super loud and busy parts. Interesting historical stuff. Tonnes of tourist rubbish.
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Right. Here's my read on the French Quarter.
It's Gastown
--Except fifty times bigger
--And dingier
--Minus the poverty of the Downtown Eastside
--Plus the Granville entertainment district right in the middle of it.There are, like, quiet parts. And super loud and busy parts. Interesting historical stuff. Tonnes of tourist rubbish.
I can see why it's such a huge draw. The mansions in the Garden District are pretty, but there's more stuff to do in the FQ.
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I can see why it's such a huge draw. The mansions in the Garden District are pretty, but there's more stuff to do in the FQ.
Full day three in New Orleans. It's 23°C and sunny. My mind is running an endless loop of *Hot in Herre*. Rushing back to the hotel to ditch my bag and long pants.
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Full day three in New Orleans. It's 23°C and sunny. My mind is running an endless loop of *Hot in Herre*. Rushing back to the hotel to ditch my bag and long pants.
I kept the long pants, but ditched the bag so I'd be unencumbered. I shortly got fleeced by a trio of rappers, then spent the afternoon running around with three CDs in plastic envelopes in my hand. Heading back to the hotel post beignets. Hopefully I've learned my lesson.
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I kept the long pants, but ditched the bag so I'd be unencumbered. I shortly got fleeced by a trio of rappers, then spent the afternoon running around with three CDs in plastic envelopes in my hand. Heading back to the hotel post beignets. Hopefully I've learned my lesson.
It's bonkers that people can drive down Bourbon St, BTW. It's the middle of the day and it's packed with people.
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It's bonkers that people can drive down Bourbon St, BTW. It's the middle of the day and it's packed with people.
Last dinner in New Orleans. I took a suggestion from yesterday and headed out to a BBQ place called The Joint in Bywater. Cool place, and yum.
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Last dinner in New Orleans. I took a suggestion from yesterday and headed out to a BBQ place called The Joint in Bywater. Cool place, and yum.
Had a nice bus stop chat waiting for the 8. Pretty much everyone I've met down here has been super friendly.
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Had a nice bus stop chat waiting for the 8. Pretty much everyone I've met down here has been super friendly.
Good by New Orleans selfie.
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Good by New Orleans selfie.
The 202 airport bus didn't show up. Good thing I was headed over crazy early. I'm going to walk over to the scheduled starting point and catch the next bus ... In fifty minutes!
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The 202 airport bus didn't show up. Good thing I was headed over crazy early. I'm going to walk over to the scheduled starting point and catch the next bus ... In fifty minutes!
I met some nice folk at the bus stop on Canal. The next bus was going to be late; then it showed up on time; then we hit a curb on Poydras that did a number on the bus; then it stopped at the Main Library for a mechanic to fix something. We (and another guy from Poland) got off and split an Uber to the airport. The bus was ready to go again after ten minutes, but we were committed.
Adventure!
