Road Trip

Tammy and I had planned a road trip for Thursday. She had asked me to ride with her to Baton Rouge. I had never been to the capital of Louisiana.

We got up early to get on the road. We were chatting and enjoying our road trip when we come upon a bridge. Ummmm we were not suppose to be crossing any bridges??? Some where along our trip we missed a turn and took the wrong turn, we were heading into New Orleans!!!!

We had to stop and pay a tow fee for the bridge. We were were in Terry town, LA!

WOW ... I was amazed to see that there was still structure damage to homes that hadn't been either torn down or repaired yet.

As you can see in these pictures there was severe damage to many homes and business. It was weird to see once place had built back, but the place next to it hadn't yet.

We decided while we were in New Orleans we might as well do some sight seeing.

We headed to the french quarters. Wow, the streets are very narrow. I can't imagine being in a RV going down these streets!

Here was a little store setup along the street. I thought that was pretty neat.

It's amazing how all the places have a balcony!! We didn't get out of the vehicle we just toured the city while driving as this was not actually on our list of to do's ... But hey while we were here we just couldn't not look around. Hopefully another time. I'd love to get out and walk through some of the shops we've went by.


We found people walking on the streets & riding their bikes down the street. What was amazing was how they didn't move out of the way for cars. WOW

Also, see how narrow the streets are and then you have cars parked either on one side or sometimes both sides of the street. Wow i was so amazed.

Here was a business called the Postal and another called the ST.Peter House, it would of been neat to have toured them.

I think this guy was sleeping???

As you can see from the pictures, I'm not sure if it looked this way before Katrina or if it's from the after math. Hmmmm???

Do you think this guy was starting early for hanging out on his balcony for Mardi Gras??



Here is a picture of the famous Bourbon street I've heard mentioned so many times.

New Orleans does still have some very attractive and historic looking places left.

Look at the side walks, they are full of people! Tammy was laughing at me and said .. "man you must really come from the sticks" as i was just amazed at how many people were out on one street. I thought maybe they were having some kind of party but she said it's a everyday thing. WOW!!!

The streets are just as packed with cars ... WOW look at the traffic jam!

I just love this building, see the front of it??

Then there was this building .. it was for lease and in need of some serious repairs.

The tourist signs have been put back up. Here is one advertising the french quarters and other things.

Of course we had to make our way to the Super Dome! The first 2 picture is of us coming up to the dome.

This statue is on the dome, but i have no clue who it is. Hopefully one of these days i can go back and find out. Does anyone know?

Here we are in front of it and look!!!

Here is pictures of the sign in front that tells attractions that are coming soon.

Look Kenny Chestnut is coming to New Orleans ... Hmmmm

After leaving the dome we drive around some more and look at the destruction . Some building have lots of windows still missing. Doesn't appear that they will be repaired anytime soon. This parking lot must of been full of campers. See all the plumbing and the stench was horrible. New Orleans is a stinky city!

These men were working on repairing a roof. So the people are still trying to repair after almost 3 years!!

Here is a information booth for tourist and they even have Katrina tours!

I found some Palm trees ... wow i didn't know New Orleans had palm trees??

I wonder if this sign was damaged from Katrina or just from years of being in the sun? Hmmmmm

After a few hours of sight seeing we were finally on our way to Baton Rouge. We crossed several bridges and i was surprised how long the bridge in New Orleans is. Much longer then the one we crossed in Pensacola Florida.

On our way to Baton Rouge we had to make one more pit stop. Tammy said there was a mall that she wanted to stop at that she didn't get to when she was here on a previous job. So we both agreed that sounded like fun. Wow, it was a great mall and i found some great deals on clothes for my grand kids. Now i have to ship them. I love finding good brand clothes for cheap cheap prices! I spent $130 bucks but i got 10 outfits for Toby, i got his size he's ins now and also for the next size up. Same with my grand daughter. I love finding cute clothes for them. I know grandma spent toooo much, but hey i don't buy clothes very often these days for them. So i deserve to spoil them!!

After leaving the mall we had to cross yet another bridge to get to Baton Rouge ... I have been over water more today then I've been on solid ground. Wow, i never knew how much water surrounds this area. Amazing!!!

Crossing the bridge into Baton Rouge. We finally got done in Baton Rouge and then head back home.

It was a great day and we had a great time, but i'm exhausted!! I got home and made sloppy joes & chips for dinner.