Got up and had to change campsites since I have not been making reservations and the campground didn’t have the same spot available for both Friday and Saturday nights. The armadillos are very bold at the other end of the campground. They'll walk right up to the campsite looking for food. When I say right up to, I mean they don't run away from people or dogs. Sunny REALLY wanted to try a bite of one...
With plans of heading back to the French Quarter I researched the Algiers’ Ferry, which would allow me to park on the west side of the river and get off the boat at Canal Street in the French Quarter.
The neighborhoods on the way to the ferry were very historic and mostly well cared for. The homes were maybe three feet apart with front porches adjacent to the sidewalks. Terrible roads. The ferry ride is free for passengers and one dollar for cars. I parked and took the free route.
Very impressive how massive the Mississippi River is this close to the mouth. A LOT of water and very visibly powerful currents.
Once arriving in the French Quarter, I made my way to the New Orleans School of Cooking. They put on a two hour class where we were taught how to make three dishes and got to sample the end result. So much fun. It was a cooking, comedy and history class all in one. We made Shrimp and Artichoke soup, Crawfish Ettouffe’ and Pecan Pralines. Go to this class if you have the chance!
After class walked around some other areas and saw Jackson Square along with many street performers. Saw and talked to a lot of people, ran into a Phi Gam from Auburn and was lucky enough to have a parade in the French Quarter just after sunset. It was an Italian celebration of some sort and was unique. Took the ferry back across the river after dark and got to see the City and Bridges with the lights on.
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