We went into New Orleans via the Causeway bridge over Lake Ponchartrain. This bridge is the longest bridge in the world at 38.45 km. that is more than three times as long as the Confederation bridge that connects PEI to the mainland (and the toll is only $3 compared to $45 - but it does have more than 42,000 cars per day travel over it.
We walked around the French Quarter of New Orleans. Down Bourbon St with all the bars. New Orleans has an open container policy - you can walk around outside with your beer or drinks - and some of the people were already showing the effects. I don't think they will make it to the parades tonight. Tuesday is Mardi Gras and the parades and parties start more than a week before. We saw seats on step ladders for people to watch the parade and some were already sitting in their spot by 2pm with chairs, ice chests and even a BBQ.
We also walked down Royal St and watched a number of street musicians. James got to listen to a dixieland jazz band and we picked up their CD. We had a Louisiana lunch - Gumbo, Jambalaya and blackened chicken.
On the way out of the city we stopped for a minute to hear part of the marching band competition. Then it was back on the causeway to the campsite. We did see our friends blue truck but did not meet up with them. I hope they got some great pics.
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