CITY WALK (Day 2 - part 8)

Once we had recovered, we set out again for the river.

Monument to the Immigrant was built in 1995.

Walking along the riverfront

The “Love Lock” fence is covered with locks placed by couples wanting to show a gesture of their affection for someone. Once the lock is clicked closed, the key is often tossed in the water.

Apparently the vandalism with black and white paint happened very recently. This now obscures the once highly-colorful display.

Decatur Street

Canal Street

Dinner was at the Olde NOLA Cookery.

There wasn't much vegetarian on the menu for me other than a po'boy stuffed with french fries and served with a side of french fries. Fortunately the waitress asked the cook to stuff it with vegetables instead and include a side of mustard greens.

A po' boy (also po-boy or po boy) is a sandwich that originated in Louisiana in 1929, during the Great Depression. Derived from the thick southern accent for "poor boy," it traditionally contains of meat or fried seafood. This style of French baguette is made with less flour and more water, which produces a lighter and fluffier bread that is less chewy. The recipe was developed in the 1700s because the humid climate was not conducive to growing wheat (which had to be imported and thus less available) so this method helped extend supplies.

As dusk began to fall, we wandered down Bourbon Street. Con-artists and folks trying to sell stuff abounded. We were immediately approached by a shoe-shine guy and his accompanying rapper buddy. I have to admit, the song was pretty good, but they were highly offended and aggressive when Sean didn't tip them "enough" (as in they wanted $20). Another man came up and handed me several necklaces of beads. But he was nice, funny and very chatty... even insisting he didn't need anything for the beads... but I was pleased to give him $5 since it looked like he probably needed it. That being said, we decided to avoid the street for future evenings.

Back at the hotel, we watched the day depart over the Mississippi.

We were looking at a hot future!

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