Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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Old Algiers Point. Woldenberg Riverfront Park. The St. Charles Street Car. Jackson Square.
Marie Laveau's Grave. Louis Armstrong Park. Treme'.


Steeped in history, drenched in culture, simmered in charm, New Orleans is one of the world's most unique cities.

Whether you are grooving to the sounds of a local brass band or snacking on a candy made with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cream, butter, and pecans (commonly referred to as a praline), New Orleans is an experience.

You will always remember the tantalizing taste of your first beignet. You will never forget the guy's accent when he said 'Say Red' to get your attention. The memory of sweltering heat during that mid-August day will cause you to sweat long after you have departed the city.

Yes. You will remember.  You will remember the wish you made when throwing a penny into the Spanish Plaza fountain. You will remember the starving artist playing near the Joan of Arc Statue on Decatur Street. You will remember the breeze that cooled your skin while sitting under 100 year old oak trees in Audubon Park.  *Sigh* You will remember....and you will smile. 


2 comments:

  1. Yes smile indeed. This makes me smile and long for home :)

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  2. Thanks for reading Ms. Powell! Glad it made you smile!

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