ROAD TRIP
Day 10, Part 1
After a VERY fun night out on the town, I awoke in my comfy bed in our gorgeous room at Hotel Provincial (I was seriously thinking about moving in) to a light drizzle against the window pane. Rain? How unexpected after yesterday’s muggy heat.
I mistakenly thought it was going to ruin my last morning exploring the city but instead, it made it even more intoxicating.
New Orleans in the rain is terribly romantic and it made the city seem mysterious.
After packing our bags, we set off to the Garden District- an area I had yet to explore!
We drove around for a bit viewing the AMAZING historic southern mansions that lined the streets. My lord, are they breathtaking- each prettier and bigger than the next.
After our driving tour, we parked and walked over to Lafayette Cemetery, which happens to be one of New Orleans’ oldest surviving cemeteries. Established in 1833, Lafayette No. 1 was among the city’s earliest above-ground burial sites.
It couldn’t have been a more perfect morning to explore the cemetery- the dark and drizzly clouds that hung above our heads proved to be very dramatic.
I loved reading the inscriptions on the different tombs, most of them dating back to the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. I could have spent all day getting lost in that cemetery.
Day 10, Part 2 up next…
Mississippi, a near-death experience, Motel 6 and Hal & Mal’s
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I’m glad you had a great time there (now you see why I’m moving there)..The
Great pics of the cemetary!!!
I can TOTALLY understand why you’re moving there! When is the move by the way?
Jan 2013.. Just in time for Mardi Gras..So much to do though and not enough time..
So exciting though!
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I love your comments! I don’t mind at all! Thank you for sharing that- I’m going to look into it!
Always a fascinating topic, as well it should be. We enjoy the trip, but none of us gets out of here alive…
So glad you are enjoying it Richard!
through your eyes it looks wonderful!
David in Maine USA
I would definitely make the Garden District part of any NO itinerary. “Near death experience?” Hope you’re okay!
What is it about cemeteries? I’m always drawn, too. Your trip is amazing… thanks for writing!
Right? Cemeteries are the coolest! 🙂
Beautiful pictures. I just happened to be in New Orleans a few days ago as well. There is just something about tha city, walking around and getting lost that is captivating.
Best cemetery in the country. Wonderful photos.