NOLA 2014

April 11, 2014  •  Leave a Comment

February in New Orleans not what you think. 

OK, your right.  Food, fun, food, music, food, drinks... oh yeah and a real Mardi Gras parade right in front of our BnB.

New Orleans is one of my favorite places in the world.  The people are great, the nightlife is great and my god the food...

 

This kid just wanted to play guitar...

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The people...

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Little known tradition, if you pin money on your shirt the locals know that it is your birthday and they will help you celebrate by handing you more money.  Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife!!!

She got money and a Happy Birthday serenade!!!!

How can I forget to show you the wildlife...

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Still part of the wildlife.  Laissez les bons temps rouler!

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Birthday girl!!!

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Thanks to the great folks at The Balcony Guest House for showing us what it really means to be a New Orleanian!  (I think I just made that word up)

Zak and Nas, your the best!!  See you both very soon.

Jay


"I would like to introduce you to Andraos"

October 19, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

Thanks to some dear friends who decided to get married in one of the most beautiful places on earth I was able to meet Andraos.  Thanks, Michelle and Greg.  Athens and Santorini offered up some great visuals.  The colors, the food and of course the wonderful, kind hearted and beautiful people.  I saw Andraos' cart the night before and then turned around and it was gone.  Luckily I returned the next day and there he was.  He looked a little cross when I first approached but I merely had to offer my hand to say "hi" and he just open up.  I found out about his brother who lived in the states for a spell.  I found out about his love of Elvis Presley.

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2012-9-11 NYC

September 11, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

Last year, today, my wife and I took off for New York City...  I know right.  Here are a few shots of 2012-9-11 NYC-21 our visit. 2012-9-11 NYC-23 2012-9-11 NYC-40 2012-9-11 NYC-49 2012-9-11 NYC-78 2012-9-11 NYC-79 2012-9-11 NYC-274 2012-9-11 NYC-277 2012-9-11 NYC-256 2012-9-11 NYC-260 2012-9-11 NYC-284


Thursday before Christmas in NOLA

January 01, 2012  •  Leave a Comment
Thursday before Christmas in NOLA

Spur of the moment decision to go to New Orleans turned out to be one of the best trips ever.  This was my first extended visit to NOLA and I am sure that it will not be the last.  It is easy to see why;  the people, the food and the beignets.  I am counting down the days until I get to sit down at Aldofo's for another crab and corn cannelloni.












 

Not sure...

November 11, 2011  •  Leave a Comment
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