Changes made.

Wow! So many places to go and things to do. Both times I was there I didn't really do much in the way of touristy stuff. The first time I did a marathon, so walking much was pretty much out of the question, then I went on business and didn't get to play.

I'll probably seek tiny group meals. On my must list is a good cemetery tour. DH always enjoys playing pool while I prefer bowling. The GF that plans on joining us loves to shop. I may seek a roomie for her; I'll check.

On my must list is a good cemetery tour.

I can give tips on this.

This is the local New Orleans cemetary preservation group.

Here are the tours for the two cemetaries I've visited: Lafayette and St. Louis.

St. Louis is older, right at the top of the quarter. It has some famous people in it (Marie Laveau, Paul Morphy), but while it's historically interesting, Lafayette is way more visually interesting and cooler to visit. The tombs are more varied in Lafayette. It really is like a City of the Dead, with streets laid out under shady trees. It's gorgeous and fascinating and right across the street from Commander's Palace.

Hey, Hec spells cemetery the same way I do. I feel all validated and stuff.

Here is a link for a combination activity--a riverboat that commutes to and from the zoo: [link]

Hey, Hec spells cemetery the same way I do. I feel all validated and stuff.

Stupid spell checker marks that one on me every damn time.

Here is a link for a combination activity--a riverboat that commutes to and from the zoo: [link]

Neato

I had dinner with Dana tonight. It was fun - we tried to fine a place with a semi-authentic Texas experience, so I ended up eating a huge prime rib and a "Texas Margarita". And a big honkin' key lime pie covered with a shitload of whipped cream.

I have pictures, but am on dialup so I'll have to post them Wed. or Thurs.

Oh, and I have to note Dana's niceness, as she paid for my dinner.

The steak might actually have been as big as his head. Or mine. Or someone's head.

Here is a link for a combination activity--a riverboat that commutes to and from the zoo

Yeah, I was going to post about that at some point - you can buy a ticket at the aquarium that covers admission to the aquarium, the zoo, and a boat trip from one to the other. I don't know if the boat trip is round trip, however. I'll also venture that the zoo will probably be pretty hot. The aquarium, however, is fabulous and indoors.

The aquarium, however, is fabulous and indoors.

Well, they do keep the rainforest exhibit at about 99% humidity, so not that different from outside.

Even if the boat is one way, the streetcar line runs right in front of the zoo, and that's a great ride.

Well, they do keep the rainforest exhibit at about 99% humidity, so not that different from outside.

It's one room!

I think you can buy either one way or roundtrip tickets on the boat (the John Jay Audubon). I've taken it from the zoo to the aquarium and it's a different view of New Orleans than you usually get, it really gives a sense of the working port-ness. Aquarium+boat+zoo+boat is a full day. If you just want a quick ride on the river, the ferry is free to pedestrians and yields some nice views.

I feel I should point out that the Aquarium is where they keep the penguins, and there is a pretty nifty Mississippi River exhibit. Aside from the air conditioning, which is sometimes enough to make me want to go there. The zoo has a pretty good swamp exhibit with albino alligators and shade and concession stands selling gumbo and so forth, as well as the more typical monkeys, etc.