Hello again to everyone,
I had two days in New Orleans and saw so much. It was
funny when I arrived, people were saying how cold it was (about 50 degrees)
having just left Philadelphia at 25 degrees it didn’t seem cold to me! I
already told you about the famous Mississippi River and New Orleans is known for
so many other things too. Crowds gather here for the annual Mardi Gras parades
which is a winter celebration at the beginning of Lent. There are huge parades
and people dress up in costumes and masks. I didn’t see any parades but I did
see the jester in the attached picture. These are the type of costumes you
would see if you came to Mardi Gras. The City is also known for its
architecture. I saw beautiful mansions on St. Charles Avenue, French style
porches in the French Quarter and the famous Saint Louis Cathedral (named after
the King of France) where Pope John Paul II visited in 1987.
New Orleans is a fun and very unique city and if you
ever get to visit they have a big aquarium, lots of museums and GREAT food.
Today I got to try the famous Café du Monde beignets which are a special kind of
fried donut with powdered sugar on it. So Yummy!
I wonder where I will go next?…...I do know that I am
heading to Jay Peak, VT in December and I can’t wait to see Gar there when we
meet during Winter break for some skiing!! I will bring my Bruins blanket for
sure!!
Love,
Blades
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