OMG!! When it rains here it really rains. It means business when it comes out of the sky. We left Lake Charles this morning and took a round about way to New Orleans via a bunch of Scenic Byways. So much better to go this way through small towns and sugar cane fields than the interstate. It took a really long time, but it was worth it. We missed the plantation by about 15 minutes so we will have to catch one at the end of the trip. Coming into New Orleans I was already nervous with all the traffic and freeways and then....IT OPENED UP AND DUMPED half of the ocean on us I think. Im told we were crossing the Mississippi river but it felt like we were swimming across it. I dont like driving in the rain anyway and this was more than rain.
Our hotel is in the French Quarter on a bunch of alleys they call streets that are one way. YIKES. Our hotel looks out over the Mississippi river and is on Royal street...just one up from Bourbon street. When we went walking it was shooting rain out of the sky at us but it felt like being in the shower it is so warm. Lots to see here. Burbon street gets a bit crazy at night especially down by the Voodoo shop where mom and I purchased some Voodoo dolls...look out everyone.
We went down to the Mississippi river and Becca almost took an involuntary swim...good thing Chris was holding onto her! Its super full and muddy. Becca thinks it looks like an ocean but brown.
We have now settled back into our hotel and are preparing for a tour of the lower ninth ward and Mardi Gras world tomorrow morning. Fun city...even thought it rain the whole time. We enjoyed the outdoor shower.
Signing off - Traveling Mama
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