"The Crescent City" New Orleans by Helga67
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New Orleans is the jewel of the southern US state of Louisiana, sparkling just above the mouth of the mighty Mississippi River where it meets the Gulf of Mexico. The heart of the city lies between the river and Lake Pontchartrain and, from this approximately 13km (eight-mile) core, the suburbs of Greater New Orleans spread out into the surrounding expanse of drained swampland. The river’s shape, as it curves around the central district, gave rise to the city’s nickname, ‘Crescent City’, although, New Orleans is more likely to be known as the ‘Big Easy’, a comment on the city’s preferred languorous pace.
- Pros:French Quarter, European atmosphere, good food, jazz clubs, architecture
- Cons:Voodoo museum, crime
- In a nutshell:A vibrant almost European city
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Looking (in vain) for a cheap place to stay in Nawlins. Heading that way this spring! Some tasty sounding food, Helga.
Ask the guide what the rules are for burial in Lafayette #1. Ask how they get so many bodies in such a small vault.
Enjoyed greatly your photos of the area-got me wondering what it actually looks like now after the terrible floods ??
Knap werk Helga ! Ik vertrek in Januari voor de 2de keer naar New Orleans.
thats a scary looking creature...looks like your pretty close up to it too
Beautiful mansions! Great pics and tips!
Surely you were asked "I know where you got your shoes?" Been to N'awlins twice but have few pictures and no written accounts. I'll take your word on the voodoo museum.
You've managed to capture one of my favorite cities, a unique decadent yet vibrant place - beautifully written & photographed tips, lots of useful info. Thanks!...cat
Beautiful New Orleans page, thanks for the walk ... I didn`t knew it was so nice ...
i ve got a friend leaving there....what am i waiting for?????? great page