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Weekend in New Orleans

Is it not simply wonderful when you are able to mark off another item on your list?  The latest checkmark went down on my list of "States I've Visited" beside Louisiana, number 31 of 50.  Mainly remaining are the New England states, with a few others scattered throughout the country.
The weekend of the 2nd, we went for a couple's weekend to New Orleans.  It was, in one word, perfect.
Perfect timing.  Perfect weather.  Perfect everything.

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Beautiful day flying into New Orleans
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Busy Mississippi River
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Thought this was appropriately captured...there is literally jazz on every corner.
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Someone loves LSU...Geaux Tigers!
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A little street music to enjoy.
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Pecan Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream...delightful!
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The first hot dog vendor I have seen with my own two eyes.
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View for my morning workout...from the roof of Hotel Monteleone
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Sunday morning walk through the French Quarter
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French Quarter 
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Le Garage thrift store had some pretty unique items...
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...the most awesome thing about it...it was actually a garage!
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Outside of a museum sat this boat that helped rescue people after Katrina.
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St. Louis Cathedral in John Paul II Plaza 

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One of many working for tips along the streets of the French Quarter.
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My favorite jazz/food/atmosphere experience...Cafe Beignet!
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Melt-in-your-mouth, beignets and a hot chocolate...perfect ending to a perfect weekend!

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