Day 4

We started Day 4 early, and asked Wilma our GPS to get us to the nearest Starbucks. It was difficult to find since it was hidden in a shopping center, and we ended up missing the turn at least 3 times before we finally got to it. It set us back about 30 minutes, but it was worth it! And on towards New Orleans we went! We originally had planned to go the 'scenic route' but after the DC to Atlanta lesson, we decided to stick with the interstate. As we got near New Orleans, we understood why there would be flooding in the area. It is literally surrounded by water. We could still see the remnants of Katrina as many buildings were abandoned and trees were slanted at nearly 45 degree angles. The French Quarter is beautiful, the architecture is amazing, and the streets were so narrow and cute. By 5pm, there was already live music on Bourbon Street, and our hotel was just a couple of blocks away. We ordered cajun catfish for dinner and then walked around Bourbon Street afterwards. It was strange because there was almost no one inside the bars. Everyone just walks around outside with their drinks in their hands. The only places that appealed to Elena and me were the live jazz bars, where all the old people were, haha. And every bar has 'advertisers' standing outside with signs showing the 'specials' and trying to get people to go in. We could not understand why groups of people who don't know each other would cheer ('wooooooo') as they pass by. We finally ended up getting a drink and went back to our hotel at 9:30pm (yes we are party animals), and hung out.