Our first day in New Orleans we spent on a walking tour of the French Quarter and Jackson Square. We also spent time walking the Moonwalk along the Mississippi river. Mardi Gras season began here Jan. 6th and ends on Feb. 24. There are a total of 54 parades in all. It's been truly fascinating discovering what Mardi Gras is all about.
Don't you love the contrast here of the old and the new?
This picture was taken in Jackson Square. You are looking at the oldest cathedral in the US. The statue is of Andrew Jackson. We enjoyed a lunch in the French Quarter of Red beans and Rice--really fantastic!!! Many friends told us we has to try a coffee and a beignet, which is a French donut. So naturally we had some of those too. We returned to the RV tires and full.
Next day we did a driving tour of New Orleans. We made a stop in City Park and had a picnic lunch. The park is so large there are 4 public gold courses in it. The live oaks in the park are incredible. In the Garden District we saw many beautiful homes that at some times reminded me of Charleston. We also drove past several of the city's cemeteries, which are unlike anything I've ever seen before. There are 5 universities in this are and several junior colleges. 
Policing Mardi Gras
Parade seats ready to go
The park here has been lovely. Very clean, very friendly,nice amenities and a pretty setting.
Nicky and I wearing our beads after the parade.We're discussing our favorite parts.
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