New Orleans Pic Spam

So you got 2 blog posts and then I forgot.
Mostly because I was wiped out by the end of the day. Suffice it to say it was a wonderful trip that I will always remember.
New Orleans was a joy.
Everyone we came in contact with were friendly and helpful. The staff at the Best Western Plus French Quarter Landmark Hotel were the best. Our room was comfy and there was a nice courtyard with fountain and pool.

Every meal we had was delicious. Seriously, not a bad one in the bunch.

Stand Outs:
Eat at 900 Dumaine St. was visited twice it was so good. Crawfish Pie, Butterbeans with Shirmp, Fried Green Tomatos and Chochon with Mustard Greens. All equally good.
Tracey's a pub in the Garden District had the best Fried Shrimp Po' Boy of the trip. Also it was just a nice location with outside seating, very laid back. It was the perfect place to eat, have a few beers and talk for two hours with my friend from Baton Rouge.
Meals From the Heart in the French Market though had the dish that has stayed with me. I had the Poached Egg and Crab Cake Passion. Lawd have mercy ya'll! I can't even describe how creamy the poached egg was and how well it melded with the crab cake and remoulade sauce. Even the English Muffin was amazing. I want to go back to NOLA just to eat here.
Also hit Creole Creamery in honor of the Cumberbatch and had a scoop of lavender and honey ice cream. Amazing.

Probably the best trip I've ever had and all because I have the best Mom (and Dad) in the world.

Day 2 Gulfport

Gulfport.
The ocean!
Or at least the Gulf of Mexico.
Stayed at the Courtyard Hotel.
Very nice hotel. The lobby of course was remodeled after Katrina and is very nicely appointed.
I love a nice hotel.
Had an ocean view.

I should point out that the first meal of the day was a few Kystal burgers.

Second meal was at Half Shell Oyster House. I tried the Oyster Beinville which was totally satisfying. Luckily it was brunch so there was also a nice dink mix of champagne and cranberry juice.

Sadly there are still many signs of Katrina.
Large empty lots along the beach road with huge old trees and old stone and brick foundations interspersed with lovely old Southern homes.

We walked on the beach, watched the silly birds...the waves coming in was relaxing.

Day One

Today was mostly driving though the Delta. Lots of talking and laughs until we began listening to Cabin Pressure which Mom found amusing.
Saw:
Varner Supermax Prison.
A catfish farm.
Rice silos(?).
Went through a town named Tullulah and I think we drove along part of a canal.
Another town was quite scenic with a long lake that ran along the highway.
Now in a town outside of Jackson MS.
Hotel looked pretty sad from outside but the rooms had all been renovated and we got the bonus of a handicap room.
No idea why we were given it, but the bathroom is huge.
Wifi sucked (I was ridiculous looking walking around the parking lot trying get service...seriously) until I called the tech service (which the manager had provided for the rooms) and got it working properly.I think it is through Comcast.
Yay me!
And thank you tech guy from PnS WiFi.
Beds very comfy.
Time to sleep.
Tomorrow pouring rain, Gulfport, beach (maybe) and, it seems, a casino (never been to one) or two.

Here's the few lame pics I managed to take.