4 Feb 2018
Our last day in New Orleans was spent touring the
Garden District. This area is well known for its 19th century homes
and gardens. It was originally part of
the Livaudals Plantation. In 1852 it was annexed by the City of New
Orleans. Our first stop was the
Lafayette Cemetery No.1 founded in 1833. It is a famous and frankly a bit
spooky place. Being in an area that has had
numerous floods since 1833, some plots show the wear and tear.
Many of the Garden homes are in wonderful
condition. Strolling the streets, one
can imagine what life here was like in times gone by.
We were surprised to find out that there was a parade
preparing to start as we walked along. It turned out that is was one of the
better ones we had seen. Most of the
spectators with small kids arrived carrying a ladder arrangement I have not
seen before. It gave the kids a great
view of the parade.
7 comments:
Loved the garden district there, some amazing old homes, and that cemetery is kinda spooky.
So many wonderful parades in that area as well we have enjoyed quite a few . Love your pictures brings back memories.
We have never spent any time in New Orleans. So it's fun seeing your pictures. Good to know about the eye drops. I'll be sure to ask when we go to get Jim's.
I would think a cemetery with only above ground tombs which because of the weather would be covered in moss, algae and mildew would definitely look and feel scary just like your pictures show. Beautiful pictures of the homes in the Garden District. Love the fence with the beads. I’m not sure I’ve ever read a post about New Orleans without a parade whether it was Mardi Gras or not.
What beautiful homes!! The Garden District is a must!
You’ve given us so many great ideas of what to see and do when we make our trip to NOL in the coming months!!
Beautiful header photo. We love the Garden District! The houses and yards are gorgeous. The park area is wonderful.
Remember finding a walking tour of the Garden District and doing that when we visited. It was a nice way to see some of the houses and learn a bit about the history of each. And since it was DIY, we could stop and go as we wished. Interesting concept to bring ladders for the kids to watch the parade.
You never know what will come down the street in New Orleans. We got caught in the middle of a dancing wedding procession once, it was really fun!
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