We pulled into the hotel at about 6pm. Checked into our room, where we had champagne chilled waiting for us, and two free vouchers for cocktails at the French Quarter Bistro. After changing into something other than our traveling clothes we went down to get our free cocktails. I got a Sazerac and Erin got a Hurricane. The bartender asked me if i wanted it for here or to go, normally “to go” means up to your room, so i said “for here,” Erin forgot the camera up in the room, so when she came back down she asked me why i didn’t take it to go, and i totally forgot we could drink on the street, so we had the bartender put our drinks in travelers and hit the French Quarter. Our hotel was only a few blocks from Bourbon St. so we took full advantage of it. We walked up and down, taking in the music, the scenery, the people, and the culture. I instantly fell in love. We were starving so we went in search of a restaurant that had balcony seating.
During our search we happened upon a wedding parade. IT WAS AWESOME. The bride and groom led the parade each holding a parasol, while an amazing NOLA Brass Band played great music behind them, then the entire wedding, guests and all followed them down the street. It was beautiful, and looked like a lot of fun.
We finally settled on the Royal House Oyster Bar. We got a balcony seat right on the corner over looking two streets and beautiful magnolia trees. Erin got a shrimp Po Boy, and i got the Taste of New Orleans, Chicken Sausage Jambalaya, Chicken Sausage Gumbo, and Catfish Etouffee. We also sampled some local beer, mine a red ale, and Erin’s a raspberry Wheat. It was a great introduction to NOLA food.
After dinner we walked around the quarter some more, past jackson sq, and finally made it back to the hotel, spent a little time in the hot tub, and called it a night.
Tomorrow is breakfast in bed, and sightseeing, and eating around NOLA. CAN’T WAIT!
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