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  • Taking it easy in the Big Easy – New Orleans

    Taking it easy in the Big Easy – New Orleans

    Dang, we missed Mardi Gras?  Oh well, let’s just walk around and sightsee instead.  The city of New Orleans is synonymous with Mardi Gras, Creole cuisine,  Super Bowl XLVII, Jazz music, beignets and Hurricane Katrina.  New Orleans is also known by other names such as the “Big Easy” because of its gentle, slow and easy-going way…

  • Is that train moving? – Tough arrival in New Orleans

    Is that train moving? – Tough arrival in New Orleans

    “Is that train moving?” Steve asked repeatedly.  After peering behind us I replied that it was moving – toward us!  That blaring horn was telling us to get out of its way.  “Let’s get out of here!” Steve yelled in exasperation, while I nervously signaled oncoming car traffic to stop.  They were not slowing down…