Blurbs From Eunee's Mind (and Life)

So I had the very best of intentions to continue with my blogging of New Orleans, but since my return from Spring Break there, I have been rolling on a wave of work and finding myself utterly exhausted to think about blogging. But despite the tardiness, here's another entry on New Orleans. I did tons of walking and absolutely reveled in the weather - 70s pretty much all week long! What a break it was from scarves and layering up in Long Island! No socks, no double layers of clothing, no scarves around my neck! The weather was as I remember spring in New Orleans to be. People ask what it is I love about New Orleans, and I just can't explain it adequately. Maybe it's the architecture? The pretty homes constructed just like this one: Or this one: Maybe it's the old St. Charles Streetcar that buzzes and creaks along pretty St. Charles Avenue - albeit the route is significantly shorter post-Katrina. Maybe it's good old Cafe du Monde, its beignets and perfect cafe au lai...

I am back in New Orleans after almost 8 years. It is good to be back. It's strange how things are familiar and yet different. The drive from the airport did not show a whole lot of damage from Katrina, but then again, the airport is to the west of downtown New Orleans and the whole river area. I walked around the Garden District for a while and of course, today was the St. Patrick's Day parades so I felt like I had returned for Mardi Gras in a sense. The only thing was in addition to beads, booze, garbage and moonpies, there were cabbages, potatoes, and carrots strewn about on the streets. That, and men in kilts.... I don't think any city parties like New Orleans does; or shall I say, I don't think any city provides such a party atmosphere like New Orleans does. I have to chuckle because I love it down here, although not quite for the party scene despite what people may think. Heh heh. Here's a picture of the remnants of the revelry. :) And look forward to more blog...