I love New Orleans! It's always one of my favorite places to visit because it just reeks of culture. There's just something about the dilapidated old French/Spanish influenced architecture, the smell of seafood and liquor that permeates the air, and the raucous good time that people seem to have all hours of the day. Our Saturday adventure in the city was Ryan's first experience with New Orleans so we kept things as touristy as possible. Wink wink.
We started out shopping a little, since the holidays are quickly approaching, but it didn't take long for our bellies to start grumbling. We headed straight to a tourist (and local) favorite
Johnny's Po-boys for lunch and attempted to eat sandwiches as big as our heads! They were delicious, and our foodie hearts sang. On our way to the biggest-sandwiches-ever-made we spotted a spice shop, and decided to pop in after eating for a look around. Thirty minutes later, and a couple of dollars later too, we stepped out moving a little deeper into the French Quarter. On our adveture we spotted street performers, heard a little karaoke, and my sister told us a funny story about the Cornstalk Hotel. Apparently it's haunted by a jealous mistress. Oh, and we decided it was probably time to eat again.
Our final stop before heading back to Biloxi was my favorite beignet shop,
Cafe Beignet. I discovered this adorable spot on
my last visit to Nola and couldn't resist the urge to visit once again. We shared one order of beignets, so I don't feel the least bit guilty. There was a quartet singing in the streets as we ate, and talked, and enjoyed this very New Orleans treat.
I tell yea, if I could eat, and live this way everyday I'd be a happy, and plump girl. Emphasis on the happy. I love that Ryan got pictures of my sister, and I devouring our doughnuts, while the only photo of him is one where he looks dashing. I love it when he layers! See part one of our trip
here.
big kiss, bekuh
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I've only been New Orleans once, but I'm dying to go back! Such a fun destination! :)
ReplyDeleteYou got some GREAT photos Bekuh! I LOVE beignets. It's been WAY too long since I've had one. You're making me want to make a trip down to nola :) ♥Lindsay
ReplyDeleteAw man, I wish I would have known and we could have met up! Next time!
ReplyDeleteI thought about you while we were there! Because we were only planning on visiting for a couple of hours I didn't think we'd have time to really talk. Next time though...there's always a next time.
DeleteThose doughnuts look so scrumptious!!!! It looks as though you had an amazing trip =)
ReplyDeleteIs your hair ombre-d, or is that summer growth? Either way, I think it's super chic! I may take it in to my stylist as an inspiration photo...I've been debating ombre for a while now..
ReplyDeleteI actually did the ombre myself, just a highlight kit and lots of time. I did it back in April or May, so it's had a good bit of growth and a couple of trims. I think it's a great way to lighten up a bit without the full head commitment!
DeleteFUN! I have been wanting to go to New Orleans for some time! My sister in law is from the city and I don't know why I have never gone with her when she visits "home". Man, I need to go asap!
ReplyDeletelooks like a lot of delicious beautiful fun :)
ReplyDeletexo,
kristyn
I've never been to NOLA but I would love to go, those pictures are making me hungry.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE New Orleans and all the food that comes with it. Especially beignets dunked in coffee :) Ok, now I have to go catch up on all your blog posts.
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