Craps
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Craps is a casino game that I’ve never understood at all. Once, one of the casino workers running the craps table explained how the game is played but I still didn’t get it. He was very patientЧитать далее
Walking the Floor
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Harrah’s New Orleans is so empty compared to the Harrah’s, and other casinos, in Las Vegas. Admittedly it’s still kind of early, but the places in Vegas are crowded 24-7. All the open space hereЧитать далее
Playing the Slots
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Playing the slot machines is probably my favorite thing to do in the casino. I usually don’t win very much, if at all, but I have fun with it.
Little Gambler
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
After seeing how much fun I was having, Groot had to try the slot machines for himself. He was instantly hooked! He enjoyed himself even though he didn’t win anything.
Evil Jester
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
I know that this jester figure is meant to look festive and impart the flavor of New Orleans but there’s something about this jester that looks very evil. I think it’s the grin and eyebrows. ThisЧитать далее
Lose the Barricades!
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
This would be a great photo opportunity for selfies or pictures of couples if it wasn’t for the barricades around it. Roping this tiny steamboat off ruins it’s appeal and fun feeling. WhoeverЧитать далее
Chinese Dragon
8 ноября 2022 г. ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
This dragon doesn’t really seem to fit in with the rest of the decor in the casino but it certainly does look festive. I’m glad that they knew to go with red, a lucky color, for the dragon.
So Beautiful!
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌩️ 84 °F
Kathy always looks extra beautiful in scenes like this. I’m thinking that, since she’s Chinese, she looks so natural in an Asian setting like this.
Trumpet
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌩️ 84 °F
When we left Harrah’s, we used their back entrance and saw this sculpture as we stepped outside. It’s an abstract and stylized trumpet. It’s a good choice for public art since trumpets featureЧитать далее
Riverwalk
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Just across the street from Harrah’s is Riverwalk. This is basically just an outlet mall with a food court. It’s a bit early for lunch right now but a snack would be nice. Let’s go see what’sЧитать далее
Snack Time!
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Our first stop at Riverwalk was Cafe du Monde. We found that the beignets here are actually better than the ones served at the original, more popular, location.
So Thirsty!
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
One thing I really like about this branch of Cafe du Monde, which the main branch doesn’t have, is unlimited access to free ice water. In a city as hot as New Orleans, I would think that cold waterЧитать далее
Good Stuff!
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Everyone loves beignets! Each serving consists of three beignets covered in powered sugar. Three is enough for Kathy and I to share but I certainly wouldn’t object to another serving!
Is Quality Slipping?
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
While still very good, I remember the beignets here being better than this. I remember them being quite a bit larger too! The ones being served now are harder and not as airy as they used to be.Читать далее
Still Tasty
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
No matter what we think of the beignets, Groot still loves them. He’ll eat pretty much anything though. It’s not really that they taste bad, they just taste different from what we experienced onЧитать далее
Cafe DuMonde
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
I think that we prefer this location of Cafe DuMonde over the original one in the French Quarter. Yes, the other one feels more authentic, but this one is not as crowded and, being indoors, we don’tЧитать далее
From Farm to Table
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
As we were leaving Riverwalk shopping center, I saw this sign hanging in one of the windows of a candy shop. I like candy corn, in limited amounts, and found this sign to be very clever andЧитать далее
Waiting
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
We decided to go see the French Market and, rather than use a taxi, we’re going to take one of the trolley cars. I always enjoy riding the trolleys while we’re in New Orleans. It’s such a uniqueЧитать далее
Where’s the Trolly?
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
I’m hoping that we won’t have to wait much longer for the streetcar to come. We’ve got some shade to stand under but the temperature is still so warm. If it’s this warm now, I’m really happyЧитать далее
All Aboard!
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
It didn’t take all that long for the streetcar to come but it felt longer because we were waiting. We’re now on our way to the French Market. I really enjoy riding these streetcars around NewЧитать далее
French Market
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Similar to some European markets, this historically charming open-air market features shopping, dining, music and local tradition that is uniquely New Orleans. From Cafe du Monde near Jackson SquareЧитать далее
Corn on the Cob
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
The first thing we did, when we got to the French Market, was to get an ear of roasted Cajun corn. The corn is made with a selection of spices and seasonings that give it such a delicious flavor.Читать далее
So Tasty!
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌩️ 84 °F
The corn is just as tasty as we remembered it being the last time we were here. Unlike the beignets at Cafe Du Monde, at least this still tastes the same.
Mardi Gras Masks
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌩️ 84 °F
Souvenirs of New Orleans, like these masks, are primarily what is sold at the French Market. For whatever reason, the sellers are all very grouchy about cameras and won’t allow any photos to beЧитать далее
Shucking Oysters
8 ноября 2022 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Shucking Oysters looks like a difficult and time consuming job. I would imagine it’s kind of dangerous too. If they slip with the knife they use to pry the shells open, it could cause some nasty cuts.