Last year Audrey and I decided we needed to go to a warm place every winter that we’re on the east coast. Last year it was Aruba, this year I didn’t want to miss a ton of work, so we decided to keep it domestic and chose New Orleans. Neither of us had been and it seemed like a warm, fun time awaited us.

Fun, the trip was, but it was anything but warm. In fact, when we arrived last weekend, we kept hearing about how they were planning to experience record lows! Good thing we packed our NYC winter clothes, because I think we were the only ones moderately prepared for it!

The cold sucked, but we had a really awesome time regardless. Apparently it was technically Mardi Gras, but we didn’t really get any indication of that, I’m sure because of the cold!
Audrey on the Mississippi

Falcor Moore

Falcette Langhorn

Cafe du Monde. This place is legendary for their Cafe au Laitte and Beignets (french doughnuts). Everyone knows if you’ve been here because you can’t escape without getting some powdered sugar on you.

This is Jackson Square, with the oldest Catholic church in the “New World”.

Joan of Arc runs this place

The cathedral, with all the flags of the occupying countries hanging above

Good to see the church adopting new technology

Smoking a cigar by the Napoleon House

Check back for more on our trip to New Orleans in the coming days!