Travel Flashback- One Year Ago in New Orleans

Last year when I went to New Orleans at this time for the TESOL International Convention (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), I remember being so excited to wear flip-flops and lose the winter coat. Hard to believe that this year we’re having such summery weather right now here in Indiana. Anyway, I had a fabulous time revisiting New Orleans and since my next big trip is still a few months away (I know, it’s a rough life I live!), I thought I’d reminisce and share some pics from NOLA in 2011.

Exploring the French Quarter

Heading toward St. Louis Cathedral

I love this one with the light post... I felt like I wasn't in the U.S. anymore.

I love hidden courtyards.

Such great street signs documenting the Spanish names of streets, parks, etc.

The Square by the Cathedral was a great place to walk around and check our art, street performers, etc.

Saw this gem of a wall on my walk back to the hotel.

I miss palm trees.

In the hotel

This was the night of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

St. Patrick's Day was a fun day for people watching...

Ok, so this might make me a little strange, but I found the cemeteries there SO interesting. This one is St. Louis Cemetery #1 on the north side of the French Quarter.