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All nine of us at the Carousel Bar!!
Some sisters stepped out of the hotel Friday evening to enjoy tunes from across the street. Street musicians abound in the Big Easy. Many of them are very talented. Sisters danced in the street while the rest of us took our turns around the Carousel Bar. Seats are at a premium and you just have to wait and strike when the opportunity presents itself.
Me, Lynn, and Mimi at the Carousel Bar.
Reservations were at 6:00 at Mr. B's Bistro across from our hotel. There is even a revolving door entry at Mr. B's. How fun is that?! Our waiter was young and excellent. He fended off our sillies and took good care of our table.
I enjoyed the duck breast with satsuma reduction accompanied by wild rice and haricots vert (green beans).
Mimi had the barbecued shrimp. Amanda had it, too. The waiters brought out bibs for the two of them, like they were eating lobsters! There was so much butter that the bibs were absolutely necessary. Man did it look good. I loved the duck, but next time I'm getting the bbq shrimp!
Back to the hotel and we fell like flies. It was an early night for me.
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Saturday.
We woke to a beautiful day. Lots to do, so we got moving pretty early.
Sunrise on the Mississippi River. Mimi and I watched a huge cruise ship makes its way to port. All the sisters had agreed the night before that no one would wear make up for breakfast. So, we threw on some sweats and brushed our teeth and headed to...
Cafe' du Monde!!! For beignets and coffee. Some of the sisters aren't fans of the beignet. But me? I don't know who invented the beignet, but whoever it was - I'm a fan! I ate and enjoyed every single bite. When you are there your can taste the powdered sugar with every breath you take. It was fortunate that some of the sisters knew the lay of the land and we walked in an alternate door and found two tables rather quickly.
Sugar babies. Licking lips after beignets. Messy girls. Amanda, Paulette, and Marsha.
Stephanie, Kaye, Machelle, Mimi, and Lynn. Coffee was the ticket to kick start our morning. And. It was good.
When we left there was a long line of people waiting at the main entrance. It was a matter of good timing, too.
We had decided on our way to breakfast that we all wanted to take a carriage ride around the Quarter. While at the Cafe' we had spied a purple carriage and made a bee line for it when left the restaurant. Another good decision!
Kaye, Machelle, and Stephanie in the carriage.
Amanda and I in the back seat.
Our driver/tour guide was David Carriere. He was charming. He had plenty of historical facts and hysterical quips. He talked about his wife, mom, dad, siblings, and children. He had us laughing the entire ride. He wore purple from head to toe. Look for him next time you're in the Quarter. I guarantee a good time will be had.
After the ride we strolled around the Quarter. I enjoyed checking out the local artists and did some fun people watching. I checked out the beggars, the tarot card readers, and a street artist passing a bottle of liquid warmth. Some sisters stopped in a watering hole for some beverages. A group of good horn-playing musicians were in the Square and I did some easy dancing while the sisters waited on their beverages. The weather was so great we just kept walking around...
Jackson Square. St. Louis Cathedral (where we attended mass on Sunday morning.) Sorry, Machelle, I only got 1/4 of your face.
Mimi makes a new friend. Of course there are the street entertainers that stand stock still with a bucket for donations. This guy had a mask on but you could see a smile in his eyes. We even saw him again the next day when we were loading up the limo to leave.
Then it was time to head back to the hotel to get ready for the performance.
Before we got ready, some of us opted to grab a quick bite in the lounge. I decided to try the crawfish beignets with remoulade sauce. Oh. My. Gosh. I can't even describe how delicious these were. But, yes. If you go - DO try them!
*****
I will have to finish the saga later, as I must get my day started.
Until later...
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