Louisiana Travel Blogs - Page 3

Walking along the Boardwalk in the high heat was made a little more bearable when you are doing it with Carlos, Montecarlostar. I really enjoyed meeting up with him. We started out by eating dinner at the Salt Grass restaurant along the Boardwalk in Shreveport, LA. We laughed and enjoyed some great…

The New Orleans Arena was packed for the concert! The show was completely sold out! It was amazing seeing so much people in one place. It must be such a rush to perform in front of so many people! My seat was in the second row from the stage, seat 14.   Night Ranger opened for Journey. They…

Being here is like walking three centures into the past.  Many of the french quarter's buildings still retain their 18th century facades, as well as their sometimes spooky histories. If one doesn't want to wander too far into the haunted past of this area, then there is the always lively Bour…

A FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER WHEN I AM CALLED TO DUTY GOD WHEREEVER FLAMESMAY RACE GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO SAVE SOME LIFE WHATEVER BE ITS AGE. HELP ME EMBRACE A LITTLE CHILD BEFORE ITS TO LATE OR SAVE SOME OLDER PERSON FROM THE HORROR OF THAT FATE. ENABLE ME TO BE ALERT AND HEAR THE WEAKEST SHOUT AND QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. I WANT TO FILL MY CALLING AND TO GIVE THE BEST IN ME TO GUARD MY EVERY NEIGHBORAND TO PROTECT HIS PROPERTY.

After fully resting up, we started the day bright and early.  We decided to have breakfast at Cafe Du Monde... the oldest coffee stand in N.O.  They only serve coffee and beignets (which is French Donuts), and for around $4 you can get a small coffee and a place of 3 beignets.  Insid…

My family and I have begun a new tradition to travel for the holidays rather than make a big deal of exchanging gifts. This is our second year now. We went to New Orleans. It was my first time as well as my niece and nephews first. My mom's parents used to live in NOLA so she and my sister had visited often, but not in many many years. It was a reunion and an introduction. I love New Orleans.

after a busy week working, Lacey decided it was time for going out and hanging out with some friends. She decided to take me to a small pub / bar which is cozy and one of her favorites. The atmosphere was so friendly! They also had a pool table and played bingo, haha. She and her friends were rea…

     I joined the volunteer fire dept in 1999. I joined while i was still in high school. I have enjoyed every day of it. it has been my life. I have met and helped diffrent people. When I joined up I was on Florien fire dept. and was there for about 6 months. I had moved about …

Louisiana can be deceptively alluring.  At least that's the impression I am left with after having spent the last two days in New Orleans.  When the airplane begins its decent from the giant puffed masses of cloud cover, you're suddenly struck by the sight of endless stretches of som…

We got up about 5 so we could all be out and on the road by 6.  Everything was going according to plan when all of a sudden 2 blocks awat from the hotel my truck breaks down.  Now we are stranded onthe side of the road in front of the New Orleans Convention Center.  This particular p…

Today is Tuesday. I leave Friday morning!!! Kinna hard to believe isn't it? I finished my first round of packing last night. I am going to try to cut down some of what I am bringing today. I think I will be glad I did later when I am carrying around my bag. Here are some pictures of what I plan to …

Having experienced air travel, a cruise.. and even a bus ride, I decided it was time to see what Amtrak was all about! And so, we decided to head towards New Orleans for Mardi Gras.. on a train! The trip started off on a nice note when the train arrived on time.. and we settled in for an overni…

I finally did Mardi Gras in New Orleans and let me tell you, I will never forget it! Mardi Gras begins on what they call "Twelth Night" which is 12 days after Christmas.  So the Carnival goes on thru January & February but ends on "Fat Tuesday" which is the day be…

All I have to say is thank god for Emeril's. He was my saving grace today.  In a city known for it's food, it has been suprisingly hard to find something good to eat.  I've been visiting all the places to tour books have suggested and haven't been impressed until today. A word to the wise…

After 123 days we're home. If you asked me if I'd do it again I would answer, with hesitation, Yes.