Spent the day scoping out the French Quarter, browsing shops and seeing the sights. We had lunch at a place called the General Store and split a muffleleta sandwich at the lunch counter with all the other folks. Liked the sandwich much better this time - not as many olives on it. Of course, HT #2 ( Larry = Happy Traveler #2) was in heaven.
Went to one shop where we learned about a drink called Absinthe - supposedly gives you a "high" but a "clear headed high", whatever that means! Made up of 3 herbs mainly and the whole shop was devoted to the concoction - it's a complicated process to prepare it for drinking.
Had another load of beignets at the Cafe DuMonde - DELICIOUS! Have to be more careful not to get the XXX sugar all over my fleece. We just get one serving which is 3 of them and split it so that amounts to 1 and a half each. The cafe au lait is the best.
Convinced HT #2 to have a Pimm's Cup at the Napolean House - bar has lots of character - classy and very old. The bartender told us that the place was going to be closed tomorrow due to movie being made there with Whoopi Goldberg and Kate Hudson. He had lots of other interesting conversation too - mentioned that at least 100,000 people were taken to Houston after Katrina, and crime seems to be down in NOLA but has risen in Houston! Lots of bad types left the city I guess, and New Orleans is better for it.
Dinner was at the Acme for oysters, red beans and rice, and coleslaw. I was perfectly happy with sides while HT#2 was once again in food heaven with his fried oysters. Headed down Bourbon St. after that to check out the scene - kind of subdued probably due to the chill in the air, but nevertheless, a lot of weird characters. Turned in early to watch American Idol.
More later! Tonight I hope to get up to date and report on today....
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