Thursday was our day trip to N'awlins with Don and Vicki. Parking by the mighty, muddy Mississippi we came upon a line of cannons manned by the modern military who appeared to be getting ready to fire off the cannons. I asked them when/if they were going to fire the cannons and they said they would be doing a 21 gun salute at noon to commemorate the Battle of New Orleans. The four of us wandered over to the park across the street from Jackson Square where we watched the preparations for the ceremony, which included a color guard and military band, as well as costumed militia and city dignitaries.
Upon closer inspection of one of my zoom shots, I discovered this young soldier-to-be watching the proceedings intently. (Anonymous, leave me alone)
The loudspeakers for the ceremony for the commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans didn't carry across the street, but there was enough pomp and circumstance to keep us entertained for the half-hour program.
The statue of Joan of Arc on Center Street.
A mime of sorts--this was one of the better ones as he took great care to have every inch of himself and his costume covered in silver.
Vicki and I couldn't resist the charms of the gold man who called the two of us "classy and sassy"--he knew us! Heh.
There are still many signs of the damage done by the hurricane.
A juxtaposition of the old and the new on the Mississippi River.
Looking down a corridor at Pat O'Brien's restaurant.
And of course, the obligatory tourist shot of us with our Hurricanes at Pat O'Brien's. It was a good day.
1 comment:
Loved the photos.. it does look like a very good day with good friends. I am hoping that your ride to Ohio goes well with nary a snow flake.
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