New Orleans - A quickie trip

TAPPY · 04-23-2009

Here are a few pictures of our recent quickie trip to New Orleans.

Trolley Ride

St Louis

mmmmmmm - yum

TAPPY · 04-23-2009

TAPPY · 04-23-2009

We went to visit some friends who were going to be in town and to go to a wedding.
We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on Carondelet (right off Canal) - one block from the French Quarter. This was the old Cotton Exchange Building and has been remodeled since Katrina. It was very clean and plush..and only $89 per night. Covered parking was $15 a day.
They also had a BIG free breaky in the morning with all the fixings.

This was the perfect spot and the trolley pick up/drop off was right on the corner !!

We walked all over the French Quarter and rode the Trolley down to Loyola U down in the Garden District.
(so Gracie could see where she would be going to college hee hee)

We ate our way thru the quarter and shopped a bit on Magazine street.
I would have loved to spend more time on Magazine street but hubby was not in the shopping mood.

Gracie and I went by St Louis Cathedral so I could light some candles for my parents and my dear friend Jerry who was supposed to be at this gathering.

Just to give everyone a run down on what a weekend can cost:

Places we ate/what we spent.
Cafe Du Monde - for 3 - $12
Palace Cafe - wine and dinner for 3 - $98
Bourbon House- lunch/drinks for 7 - $130
Mothers - Lunch for three $30
Misc Drinks - $35

Trolley - $12
Misc Shopping - $25
Parking - $15 (we only had to pay for one day)
Hotel - $180 for 2 nights
Tips for the street band - $10
Candles in St. Louis - $15 (yes they charge for these)

We felt totally safe walking around. The downtown and Quarter were packed. It seems that tourism is rebounding and it is nice to see the city coming back to life.

My only disappointment was the french markert. There was a lot of tacky jewelry and faux designer purses, and T Shirts. I remember when it was special artsy items, wrought iron, antiques and gourment type food items...

- now it is just a big ole souvenir stand.

Trish · 04-23-2009

I'm glad that you posted this, Taps. It's been many years since I've been to the Big Easy, and it's good to see that the city is coming back!

Love me some Cafe du Monde! Yummy Yummy. One of my favorite places - it didn't take me but one time to learn not to wear black there! I'm glad that you had a good time.

Luv2Dance · 04-23-2009

Love this pic, Tappy! Glad you had a great getaway. I've always wanted to go to New Orleans..

gingele · 04-23-2009

Hey Tap! Love the photos - especially the one of the two of us. Oh wait, there wasn't one!!

We owe each other a BIG A$$ raincheck...can't believe we were both in NO at the same time and didn't meet. Darn legal conference

Manitou · 04-24-2009

Thanks for posting this, Tapster! Never been to nawlins and may never get there, but seeing it through your eyes tonight made for a nice visit!

Thanks for sharing!

Bontongrl · 04-24-2009

Sounds like you had a great time Tappy !!!

I LOVE New Orleans,,,, I lived there for 20 years and go back often,,,my husband grew up there

We were there for Mardi Gras in February and had a blast,

, its such a site to see and everyone should see it at least once in their lifetime

If anyone wants to see pictures, just let me know

We are planning to be there for Halloween this year,,,,, I know it will be crazy,,,,,,

"Laissez le bon temps roulez"

TAPPY · 04-24-2009

Thanks for the nice comments.

Amy - sorry we missed you and Jason

, I missed Bonny W as well (by one day)
Hope you guys had a great time.

Sol · 04-24-2009

Great pictures Tappy!!!

Those beignets looks so goood! I cannot believe that we didn't make time to stop and get some beignets at Café Du Monde. I just fell in love with New Orleans and it wasn't because of the party atmosphere, but it was because of very nice folks, all of the history behind New Orleans, and the bayou. I guess I must have lived there in another life.

Uno · 04-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Sol

Great pictures Tappy!!!

Those beignets looks so goood! I cannot believe that we didn't make time to stop and get some beignets at Café Du Monde. I just fell in love with New Orleans and it wasn't because of the party atmosphere, but it was because of very nice folks, all of the history behind New Orleans, and the bayou. I guess I must have lived there in another life.

It's okay Sol. They'll be there on your next visit.

You can also order the mix and coffee online line and make them at home. Not quite the same but still worth it!

Jacko · 04-24-2009

Lovin' me some N'awlins...thanks, Tappy!

melliedee · 04-24-2009

Great weekend report, Taps. I'd love to go back to New Orleans for a visit someday soon.

Rissask · 04-25-2009

So THOSE are beignets! I always wondered.

Thanks for posting this, Tap. One day I will get to NOLA!

Quote:

Gracie and I went by St Louis Cathedral so I could light some candles for my parents and my dear friend Jerry who was supposed to be at this gathering.

That is so sweet, Taps.

(((Hugs)))

Sol · 04-25-2009

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Originally Posted by UnoMasMezcal

It's okay Sol. They'll be there on your next visit.

You can also order the mix and coffee online line and make them at home. Not quite the same but still worth it!

Thank you for consoling me.

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,148	New Orleans - A quickie trip Here are a few pictures of our recent quickie trip to New Orleans. Trolley Ride St Louis mmmmmmm - yum

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,148

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TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,148	We went to visit some friends who were going to be in town and to go to a wedding. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on Carondelet (right off Canal) - one block from the French Quarter. This was the old Cotton Exchange Building and has been remodeled since Katrina. It was very clean and plush..and only $89 per night. Covered parking was $15 a day. They also had a BIG free breaky in the morning with all the fixings. This was the perfect spot and the trolley pick up/drop off was right on the corner !! We walked all over the French Quarter and rode the Trolley down to Loyola U down in the Garden District. (so Gracie could see where she would be going to college hee hee) We ate our way thru the quarter and shopped a bit on Magazine street. I would have loved to spend more time on Magazine street but hubby was not in the shopping mood. Gracie and I went by St Louis Cathedral so I could light some candles for my parents and my dear friend Jerry who was supposed to be at this gathering. Just to give everyone a run down on what a weekend can cost: Places we ate/what we spent. Cafe Du Monde - for 3 - $12 Palace Cafe - wine and dinner for 3 - $98 Bourbon House- lunch/drinks for 7 - $130 Mothers - Lunch for three $30 Misc Drinks - $35 Trolley - $12 Misc Shopping - $25 Parking - $15 (we only had to pay for one day) Hotel - $180 for 2 nights Tips for the street band - $10 Candles in St. Louis - $15 (yes they charge for these) We felt totally safe walking around. The downtown and Quarter were packed. It seems that tourism is rebounding and it is nice to see the city coming back to life. My only disappointment was the french markert. There was a lot of tacky jewelry and faux designer purses, and T Shirts. I remember when it was special artsy items, wrought iron, antiques and gourment type food items... - now it is just a big ole souvenir stand.

04-23-2009	#4 (permalink)
Trish life=playa Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 887	I'm glad that you posted this, Taps. It's been many years since I've been to the Big Easy, and it's good to see that the city is coming back! Love me some Cafe du Monde! Yummy Yummy. One of my favorite places - it didn't take me but one time to learn not to wear black there! I'm glad that you had a good time.

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Luv2Dance añejo Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25,600	Love this pic, Tappy! Glad you had a great getaway. I've always wanted to go to New Orleans..

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gingele añejo Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 11,408	Hey Tap! Love the photos - especially the one of the two of us. Oh wait, there wasn't one!! We owe each other a BIG A$$ raincheck...can't believe we were both in NO at the same time and didn't meet. Darn legal conference

04-24-2009	#7 (permalink)
Manitou añejo Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 2,400	Thanks for posting this, Tapster! Never been to nawlins and may never get there, but seeing it through your eyes tonight made for a nice visit! Thanks for sharing!

04-24-2009	#8 (permalink)
Bontongrl beachaholic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kingwood, Texas Posts: 338	Sounds like you had a great time Tappy !!! I LOVE New Orleans,,,, I lived there for 20 years and go back often,,,my husband grew up there We were there for Mardi Gras in February and had a blast, , its such a site to see and everyone should see it at least once in their lifetime If anyone wants to see pictures, just let me know We are planning to be there for Halloween this year,,,,, I know it will be crazy,,,,,, "Laissez le bon temps roulez"

04-24-2009	#9 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,148	Thanks for the nice comments. Amy - sorry we missed you and Jason , I missed Bonny W as well (by one day) Hope you guys had a great time.

04-24-2009	#10 (permalink)
Sol añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 16,176	Great pictures Tappy!!! Those beignets looks so goood! I cannot believe that we didn't make time to stop and get some beignets at Café Du Monde. I just fell in love with New Orleans and it wasn't because of the party atmosphere, but it was because of very nice folks, all of the history behind New Orleans, and the bayou. I guess I must have lived there in another life.

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Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 30,889	Lovin' me some N'awlins...thanks, Tappy!

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melliedee añejo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,596	Great weekend report, Taps. I'd love to go back to New Orleans for a visit someday soon.