First we discovered the fish mongers along the roadside. This is a part the of the local flavor that we missed on earlier trips.

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Then we proceeded to get lost and found this lovely home with the most dramatic mosaics. The photos don't give them justice! 

They glitter in the sun! 

They glitter in the sun! 

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Next we met the "Ambassador of NOLA" who directed us to the Oceanic restaurant for a Louisana meal. 

Where to go and what to do. 

Where to go and what to do. 

We  listened to several street musicians - when I figure out how to post videos you will be able to listen to them! 

Street steel drumming

Street steel drumming

The Oceana restaurant 

The Oceana restaurant 

Red beans & rice, gumbo,etouffe, andouille sausage & rice: a taste of New Orleans. 

Red beans & rice, gumbo,etouffe, andouille sausage & rice: a taste of New Orleans. 

Great service! 

Great service! 

We poked around in the shops. 

Hot sauce! 

Hot sauce! 

Bake your own "King cake". 

Bake your own "King cake". 

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We did not stay here on this trip; however, this is one of our favorite hotels. We remember a special dinner with a personal mariachi band serenade. 

Hotel Monteleone

Hotel Monteleone

Artsy photographer

Artsy photographer

Cafe au lait and beignets!

Cafe au lait and beignets!

Then we were drawn to a "foot reflexology" sign

An herbal foot soak

An herbal foot soak

Oh my aching feet! 

Oh my aching feet! 

Russell snored through his foot massage! 

Russell snored through his foot massage! 

I will ALWAYS stop for a foot massage! 

I will ALWAYS stop for a foot massage! 

Then we discovered the "singing fudge shop"! I can't wait to share the audio! 

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Miss Sunshine throwing the fudge at the Fudgery

Miss Sunshine throwing the fudge at the Fudgery

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