I was recently in New Orleans and the following photos trace some of my journey. I really enjoyed New Orleans and would recommend a visit for anyone who hasn't been. The city has an incredible history, amazing cuisine and music, and is quite unique. Full Disclosure - I went about ten days after the spill started and I wouldn't let that stop you from visiting - it's still a wonderful place as you will see. New Orleans has taken some heavy blows recently but is still standing proud. Part I includes photos from the French Quarter, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, Jackson Square, the Riverfront, and Canal Street. Part II will show primarily the Garden District and more of the French Quarter. I hope you likey.
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 New Orleans cemeteries follow the Spanish custom of using above ground vaults. You might be wondering how you could possibly fit an entire family with coffins in such vaults. According to a local ordinance, as long as the previously deceased family member has been dead for at least a year and a day, the remains of that person is moved to a specially made burial bag and put to the side or back of the vault. If a family member dies within a year and a day the cemeteries are equipped with temporary holding vaults and the newly deceased family member is moved into their final resting place when the time restriction is met. At that time the coffin is then destroyed and the vault is now ready for the newly deceased family member. The vaults act as a sort of crematorium in the omni present New Orleans heat.
Loved these mango trees that were all over this cemetery.
Jackson Square
St. Louis Cathedral The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France is the oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States. It was established as a parish in the year 1720.
This guy was playing the glass harp.
Amazing Live Oaks all over New Orleans
The Riverfront
This guy was great - he could stand perfectly still like this for like ten minutes. Check out his dog!
The famous Cafe DuMonde
Canal Street
Well that concludes PART I. Next up PART II and the Garden District - including Sandra Bullocks house ( there will be bonus points for those who can identify it). Thanks All!
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