A random, casual day. The photos below are not necessarily shown in the order taken. See
today's post for background on some of the shots.
First stop--after the laundry--was my cousin Wayne's restaurant, Li'l Dizzy's. Alas, though the place wwas open, Wayne wasn't there. But see today's post for a funny story.
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I looked at mementos about my grandfather... (Photo by Lila) |
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...while Lila fixated on the hot sauce. |
After that, we just wandered the streets until sundown, shooting here and there.
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This house, Madame John's Legacy, appears briefly seen in the film Interview with the Vampire, as well as in 12 Years a Slave. The name comes from a short
story, "Tite Poulette," by the New Orleans writer George Washington Cable.
(Lila shot several other Interview locations, as well, along with voodoo sites, etc.) |
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Yet another fine pile in the back streets of the Quarter. (Photo by Lila) |
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Lila and I were especially attracted to this one, since it looks like one in a textbook we taught from. |
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Mardi Gras Jazz frogs in a courtyard |
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I love to see "distressed" paint, like on this hitching post. |
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She was really beltin' it. |
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This bride shouldn't pay for that makeup. (Photo by Lila) |
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Well, I'm sold. (Photo by Lila) |
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Thus unprepossessing building... |
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...is the very heart of traditional jazz preservation. |
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Another angle on St. Louis Cathedral |
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Closer up on the Cabildo, which we saw the yesterday |
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Musicians in Jackson Square. |
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Between two horns |
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Tuba bliss (Photo by Lila) |
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And "Best Shot of the Day" goes to Lila. Wow. |
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My little soldier |
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James's addiction |
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And Lila likes them, too. |
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Not "Desire," but close enough |
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Happy commuter |
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The casino near our hotel is another of those we have never bothered to enter. |
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I think Churchill started the trend of "Peace signs" in photos. |
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The Piazza d'Italia was really weird. See today's post for background. |
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(Photo by Lila) |
After a quick stop back at Old 77, we went out to Juan's Flying Burrito--the first of two experiences there.
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Pretty darned cute logo. |
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And excellent, veg-friendly food. |
And that's all until tomorrow!
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