Friday, July 17, 2009

New Orleans

New Orleans in pictures:



The second day there, I went out shopping. It was around 10 am and sunny when I stepped into a store. When I stepped back out, the sky had opened up, and it was pouring. Luckily, it only lasted about 15 minutes. But after the downpour, the temperature and humidity skyrocketed.




Above: Jackson Square and the famous St. Louis Cathedral.


Below: Between Jackson Square and the cathedral is a courtyard where local artists sell their art. Also, near the evening, this place fills up with palm readers, psychics, tarot readers, etc.










Joan of Arc









This is Pirates Alley, about which many myths and legends have been told. For instance, that dueling ghosts appear there late at night or in the early morning fog.


Apparently the ghosts don't appear when the alley is full of tourists. I can't say I blame them.




This is Napoleon House which is believed to have been intended for Napoleon himself, should he escape exile, as a refuge. However, he died without ever having set foot in it.









Rob Gorman escorts his daughter, Kathleen, down the aisle.


At the reception, Kathleen is glowing!


The happy couple, Mr. and Mrs. Westfall, share the first dance.

1 comment:

mom said...

They both look very happy! Good pics!