New Orleans, French Quarter

New Orleans......what can I say!
It is like no other!
We enjoyed our first day in the French Quarter.
Lots of interesting sights, sounds, and smells!!




The streets were narrow and had a European (hence French!) feel


Of course we could not resist eating at NOLA, owned by Chef Emeril!

Great food!! (almost forgot to take the picture, we all started to dig in, when Paul asked if we were going to take a picture)


The St. Louis Cathedral is a big presence on the square,



and we took time to rest and just watch the steamboats!

Bourbon street was unique, with the bars, shops and cafe's!



(notice the necklaces on the wire across the street, and the contrast of architecture with the nearby business area)

In a summary, ALL of the French Quarter was different, very foreign feeling, and had beautiful architecture!