We came to New Orleans in the middle of the day after booking our hotel room the same morning, arriving at a nice hotel in the French Quarter where we left the car in care of valet parking. A pretty reasonable price gave us 3 great rooms with a queen sized bed per person.
Some of us then took a walk to the aquarium, while the rest cooled down in the pool.
We later went out to have a great and for some a very interesting meal, as Simen and Eivind each ordered a plate of softshell crab as main course, while the rest of us ordered a delightful fish dish.
Later on that night we decided to go out and see what New Orleans rumored nightlife was all about. To our great satisfaction the streets and bars were filled with people having a great time — seems like every day is a party day in Bourbon Street. There were lots of bars and nightclubs, and as Simen so correctly put it; “it’s great to be tossed into bars instead of out”.
It’s difficult to describe the energy contained in this one street, but it certainly felt like half of New Orleans had gathered for a night out. The live music was not limited to indoor entertainment though, as a dozen of hip african americans rocked the streets with their funky brass instruments. Some of us was invited to dance to the funky music by an old (but hip), shabby-looking man, making us look even whiter.
New Orleans definitely made a colorful impression despite our short stay, and we recommend everyone to experience it!
Tags: culture
jasså, sigarer og alt! Jeg blir både sulten og tørst av å se bildene, pass på vekta Simen 😉
Huge ass, cigars and softshell crabs! Seams like a good mix.
Tov
Seems like you’ve hit another succesful destination. Your meal seems both exquisite and exotic. I envy you the beautiful fish-course.
Happy to see that getting enough fluid never seems to be a problem to you guys.
Sigars? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm…….. Your know that smoking is bad news?
All right exceptions may be made……………….. in connection with certain events.
Looking forward to reports and picutres from your next adventure.
All the best – 04th of July is soon to come!
Hei, ser ut som dere hadde det flott i New Orleans. Vi nyter fiskelivet i Stryn. Take care!
Klem fra Mamma.
Hei gutter. Dere har det fint kan jeg se. Håper dere fortsatt får en fin tur. Det er morro og følge med dere! Kjør pent og nyt livet.
Øystein
ja,det er virkelig en fin tur dere har og så bra tekster dere skriver-eller det er en av dere som er så god til å skrive? Nå er det blitt mer behagelig sommertemperatur her. Dere har det sikkert varmt og fint. Eivind- Bilen gikk gjennom EUkontrollen i år også! Imorgen er det AM-car treff på Lillestrøm, men da er vi langt unna-he-he.God tur videre!