Check that off the Bucket List: NOLA Day 2

Toured the French Quarter some more and saw the sights AND SOUNDS! These guys were tearing it up for hours on end. Really good and I bet none of them can read a note of music. It sounds better in person since the phone doesn't capture all the tones. There are musicians of all types on many corners all over the Quarter and everyone we heard was great.

Sights included the audience watching the musicians.

Many street acts included dogs in costumes etc. Before you condemn, the dogs looked very healthy...in fact, much more healthy (and clean) than the human. The humans were petting and holding their dogs all the time.

We toured The Presbytere - Louisiana Museum that features one floor on Katrina and another on mardi Gras. LINK HERE.

Had a FANTASTIC meal at Deanie's LINK. The restaurant is beautiful, lots of tile and an open kitchen. Can't tell you how many on staff but it was a bunch and were they good. The kitchen was full of laughter and smiles and everyone back and front of house seemed to enjoy their work and have a great time. Calamari was probable the best we have ever had and our dinners were amazing. We didn't want to be tacky and take pictures.

What did we learn today?

• Lot of people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, races, can have a great time and laugh a lot with each other. Never had a hinky feel about anyone or anything in New Orleans.  
• The musicians, tarot readers, etc., are at least working to earn money. We should applaud and reward that.