The Mighty Mississippi

It was lovely a hot sunny day again in N'Awlins, the correct 'deep south' way to pronounce New Orleans once you've been here 24 hours. A leisurely breakfast to start the day at a corner cafe in the lovely reidential neighbourhood where we're staying, with its brightly painted wooden houses and tropical gardens on every corner.

One of Vanessa's ambitions was achieved today when we set sail down the Mississippi River........on a paddle steamer. Yes, it was the most touristy thing we've done since we've been away but you just have to do it and it was great fun nonetheless.

Vanessa on the Mississippi

You can spend hours just strolling around the streets in the French Quarter soaking up the wonderful atmosphere where jazz music can be heard at every turn. Each tiny and inviting bar draws you in but it wasn't difficult for us though to choose which one we would sample, it just had to the coolest venue in town, The Spotted Cat.