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New Orleans, what a place! Streets full of history, culture rich with diversity, a river laden with boats and ferries, corners reeking of pee and vomit, food so fried and tasty you might get diarrhea, never ending music and to-go cups for days, how could we resist?

"Touchdown Jesus"

We had a lovely time hanging with Ian and Laura playing shuffle board, a splendid morning eating a margarine soaked breakfast at the Clover Grill and walking around the French quarters, and a delightful time chillin' with Coleen, Nash, Liam, Felicity and Lenore. It was really nice to hang out with some people who really knew the area. Coleen shared many anecdotes about life in NOLA and the effects of Katrina while Nash and Liam told us about what it is like being a kid in an awesome city. They even showed us all the hot spots, like the field they like to do archery in.

After the sun went down we really let our hair down. Coleen took us to a nice cafe where we drank alcoholic and caffinated beverages. After giving us an expedited tour of the town, we met Ian at "The Joint" for some ribs, brisket, and mac 'n' cheese. We slammed the food and then proceeded to bar hop. We went to Mimi's where the bartender questioned Seth and Coleen's age, then The John where Ani DiFranco was playing while we played ping-pong, and finally to The Maison that had some great live music. We watched the spectacle that is Frenchman st and then took a cab back to Ian's house where the stinkiest dog on earth waited for us. "Charles Balls" as he was dubbed, was a rescued dog that Ian's roommate took in. He stunk like the street, had soars on his feet and had huge balls. We got home late, woke up early and headed for Jacksonville, FL.
Thanks to all of our friends in New Orleans who were so accommodating and ready to party!