So this morning we walked the French Quarter starting at about 7:30 when Finn decided he needed a walk. Got some pics of NOLA coming to life from our room on the twelfth floor. Actually got a suite last night at La Quinta, one of the nicest La Quinta's you'll ever stay at. It really helps visit major city's during the week.
Besides being a beautiful old city, Tanya and I were struck how much like NYC it is. Albeit NOLA starts its mornings a little later the routine is the same, the hustle and bustle of the early morning deliveries and people strolling to work.
In the Quarter even the bars open early even if they have just gone to bed.
We strolled up and down the side streets for about three hours, dodging the occassional rain that seemed to let loose every half hour or so. Everyone was genuinely friendly and genuinely southern. I'm trying to convince Tanya to maybe move here :-)
In all seriousness the only thing I'm trying to convince Tanya of today is to take over the driving once we hit Texas.