Yikes. My last post was on May 2nd. A lot has happened since then.
First things first. We moved to Louisiana for the summer.
I wish I had been better at recording all of our first impressions of the South. It is gorgeous here. And also very foreign in many ways. The roadkill is diverse (armadillos, lizards, and something frightening with huge claws and a stubby nose), the trees are immense, and the food is as delightful as everyone said it would be.
I have a bunch of fun little details to share about our first couple of weeks here, but I'll start with our colorful afternoon exploring the French Quarter of "N'Ahrluns". Our first stop was a mask shop. We were drawn in not by the masks but by the air conditioning. The masks were just a bonus ;)
^^I think the stranger behind us dropped $200 on a couple of masks for his girlfriend and himself. They'll be quite the pair at their parties, I'm sure. Preston laughed that he and I have been age 45 since we were 21. I countered that we've both been stuck at age 9 for awhile...
Also, we're not mentioning how many other people have probably tried on these masks.
^^I think this is a good look for me...
One of the attractions of the French Quarter is the architecture. Such a feast for the eyes.
^^Funny story about this door knob. I was taking a picture of it when from behind me a man asked why I was taking a picture of it. I said I loved the detail. He then smiled and said he got it from Joann for $5. Haha!
^^Nope, we haven't tried any yet. You can be sure we will, though!
After visiting the French Market, we wandered through City Park, considering a paddle boat ride. But we opted to sit in the shade instead and watch everyone else sweat to death on their boats.
Throughout our visit I thought of Kate Chopin's The Awakening and the film version of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It only added to my delight with the city.
More Southern Adventures coming soon! Hope everyone had a fantastic Memorial Day.
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