March 6, 2018 - New Orleans

Back to New Orleans for a 2nd day.  We got to the city early this morning, found our parking area and went to the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve, Louisiana.  Their responsibility is the responsibility of managing 6 Cultural Centers or Historic Preserves.
 One of the rangers gave a 1 1/2 hour presentation of the unique Mississippi Delta area.  He was extremely knowledgeable of the Mississippi Delta area...and it's history.

The Visitor's Center also includes the Administrative Offices.  

Besides the Admin building there is a small area between 2 buildings.

After the talk, we headed to the Cafe du Monde that is known for their beignet, which is a square piece of dough, fried and covered with powdered sugar. They are served in orders of three.

After the wonderful, warm beignets,  just a short distance away, there is the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park. The pianist did a great job playing several types of Jazz.

 Down by the Mississippi River, there were a couple of monuments. The first recognized the Immigrants that came to this country.

The 2nd was the New Orleans Holocaust Memorial.  

 The very unique and creative design was different as you walk around it.  In the picture below, the Star of David came into view as you moved to the left.  There were other different views as you moved around in a circle.

Continuing our walk around Decatur Street, there was a building that had a great view of the street, the Mississippi River, and all the goings on around the area.  A great place for people watching.

We visited a nearby museum  that focused on the severe storms that have hit the New Orleans area.
The picture below is the Steinway of Fats Domino that was demolished by hurricane Katrina.  The displays focused on the damage, and helplessness that the people endured for weeks on end. There were many videos of people who felt that not enough was done to help them.

Another section of the museum focused on the many aspects of the Mardi Gras.

 While in the area, eat local.  Shrimp it was.

Another walk down Bourbon Street revealed some local talent playing for the crowd.

We had another great day in the French Quarter and were glad to get back to the city that we had seen only for a short time back in 2003.

New Orleans is a multicultural city that has people of many different races and nationalities.  We found the people to be very friendly and helpful.

Thanks for keeping track of where Grammie has been.