Although I stayed on the other side of town, the walk to the French Quarter via Peters St. or the Riverwalk was a pleasant 30 minute trip. The walk along the Mississippi also provided a nice breeze in the heat of the day.
The Riverwalk initially started out in the mall, which was air conditioned and made for a great break from the heat and humidity. From there the remaining part was outside along the rivers edge.
NOLA is celebrating its 300th birthday this year and there were several spots along the way that commemorated that event.
There were many different monuments and plaques that spoke of the significant moments in the historically rich city.
Steamboat Natchez
Large ships in the river
Washington Artillary Park
The Great Bend
Joan of Arc Monument
Jackson Square
Marching Band Parade
Bourbon Street
Cathedral
The bayou from the air
Mississippi looking north
New Orleans from the north
Silt deposits along a river in Alabama
Thundercloud during a descent
Endless highway on water in Alabama
Personally some places are best seen once and NOLA was definitely that kind of place. It was really neat to experience the culture, food, and outdoor adventures of this ancient city. One of the guides alluded to the fact that there may come a point that New Orleans may not be inhabited because of the rising water levels and disappearing land.
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