New Orleans

We arrived in New Orleans on Saturday December 13th at lunch time and picked up Barry from the airport on our way into the city. We were ready to explore a city we've been wanting to see since we arrived in the States.

A storm came in shortly after we arrived, but it was still really warm outside. The rain and the haze over the city just added to the romantic vibe in the streets and squares as we wandered around. The ornate trellis work on the Spanish style buildings was beautiful. The city used to be French but the lovely Spanish burnt it down and rebuilt it in 'their' style. We indulged in the favorite local pastry -'beignet' - although, as you will see in the movie, most of it ended up on everyone.

That evening in the heaviest rain I have ever been in, we ran from house to car to bar (Columns) to car to restaurant (Jacques Imos). Here we tried New Orleans gumbo and fried chicken as all good tourists do. Loved it all!!

Day two was dedicated to exploring Magazine Street with its many antique stores and boutiques. We cheered on the N.O. Football team (the Saints...13 and 0?) to victory at a local pub called Bulldog. Followed this with more shopping at 'Wish' and a quick sneak peak at Bourbon Street. We then had an awesome Mexican dinner at a restaurant called Lolas, before cabbing it to Preservation Hall to experience the famous New Orleans Jazz.

Had a brilliant time and didn't want to leave. Big thank you to Barry for coming down from NYC and Rachel for letting us take over your flat!

Margot xx