Adventures Of The Blaufuss Family: New Orleans French Quarter

Where do I even begin with this post! I have to first say that I had no clue as to what to expect before seeing the French Quarters or any of New Orleans. I have only seen pictures, TV shows and heard about the place. It's an amazing thing to see, all of the history and culture that came and is there. The atmosphere alone is awesome!

This would be a place to live if we had no kids and I would definitely want to live downtown. It has that small coastal feel, but in a big city. Kind of like San Francisco/San Diego. You can walk just about anywhere and most of the streets are one way or no cars at all. This place really doesn't even belong in the United States. It's like your in a different country.

We spent the morning exploring the Saint Louis Cemetery, (more pictures to come) walked around the French Quarter popping in some shops, taking pictures and had lunch. We hit the road around 1:30 and headed to Florida. We definitely plan on going back and spending the weekend. There are so many things to do and see. They had a zoo and aquarium downtown that the kids would love to see, so that would be fun for them!

I'm going to give a brief description and include links if you want a history lesson!

This was heading into the French Quarter. I was taking pictures from the car because it was raining. So some aren't that great. Lots of iron railing and most of these building are commercial, but the second and third floors are condo or apartments.

New Orleans is known for their black magic or Voo Doo. This is one of the markets to buy supplies.

A lot of the condo patios were decorated for Mardi Gras which is this Tuesday, Feb 21st!
Random picture.

I took a lot of these that you'll see. The colors are amazing and the flowers were so pretty.

St. Louis Cathedral, it's also known as Basilica of St. Louis, Rio de France. It's the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the United States. Click on the link and read more if you'd like. There have been three built. The very first was in 1718 and after a fire and then a expansion this is what stands today. Very interesting information.

It's very beautiful and so very large. Maybe next time we will get to see the inside!

Bourbon Street sign.

Waiting for Kathy while she was getting us a treat.

Another picture of the Cathedral. If you notice the cobblestone streets surrounding it.

Random picture

Tanner man checking things out!

Fleur-de-lis

These are everywhere! Fleur-de-lis means flower in french and comes in the form of a Lily or Iris. Its associated with the French monarchy. So this explains why its so popular in New Orleans, the french came to New Orleans long ago.

Kathy running around with Jackson in the stroller!

One of the restaurants we wanted to eat at! It was a little to expensive and we weren't dressed appropriately.

One of the great things down there were the art galleries! Really cool stuff that caught our eye. I couldn't help take this one. Love the color and style.

Beignets from Cafe Du Monde. Can I say heavenly and we ate all nine of them in just a few hours.

Cafe Du Monde

Known for their cafe a lait and french style beignets.
Its a famous cafe in New Orleans and as we were walking around the cemetery I ran into a lady who was very friendly and recommended we go there. So we did and it was wonderful.

So colorful!

Love this picture! I will be framing this one!

Random

We stopped here before heading on out. I got a mascaraed mask and some gifts for my siblings. I can't wait to give them their surprises when I see them.

I also didn't realize what the alligator was wearing until I uploaded the pictures! Go figure, oh well! It was cute and the kids got a kick out of him!

This was by far the coolest place I've seen so far. I can't wait to return and hopefully take some of you there when you visit.