I hit the skies again to meet up with Courtney who had already been in New Orleans for four nights for a Board meeting. I was joining her for 3 more nights.I worked for a half day and then drove to the airport. My flight was delayed a 1/2 hour – just enough for a quick airport beer.I didn’t get in until 11:30 at night. The next morning we left the hotel early for a morning stroll along the great Mississippi.It was a beautiful morning – sunny and warm – as it was every day when I was there.We stopped at cafe du monde for some beignets and cafe au lait.We walked around the french quarter enjoying the absence of crowds in the morning.For lunch we went to Mother’s which was fantastic. We split a big wet meat po boy, a bowl of gumbo and some turnip greens.Courtney had meetings all afternoon so I hit the streets in search of oysters. First stop: Acme Oyster House.Acme did not dissappoint. I had a quick half dozen, a beer and watched the non stop shucking.Next stop was Felix’s right across the street. Six more fatties and the bartender kept giving me extra ones too. I had to stop as we were going out to dinner soon – but mmm mmm good.I met Courtney back at the hotel when she was done with her meetings. We had a drink at the hotel bar and then ubered to a place called N7 in the bywater neighborhood a few miles out. It was an amazing little place in the middle of a neighborhood hidden behind this wooden fence.We ate in their magical garden and had a great meal.pateGumbo, sazerak… I don’t remember all that we ate but everything was excellent.We got dropped off at the edge of Bourbon Street and walked back. The drunken throngs are not our thing any more – but fun to walk through.beautiful nightThe next morning we walked a bit and then caught the street car to the Garden District. We had breakfast at Ruby Slipper that was just ok and then walked around the neighborhood admiring the mansions.This corn themed iron fence was cool.Courtney had meetings all afternoon so after hanging out at the pool for a bit – it was too hot – I took a streetcar to the art museum to check out their outdoor sculpture garden.Their (free) sculpture garden was very nice – one of the best I have been to.Unique sculptures everywhere.In a beautiful setting.It was huge.Ohhh… there was a cafe du monde outpost right in the park… I can’t say no.For dinner we went to (another) amazing place. Atchafalaya in the Irish Channel neighborhood.I had shrimp and grits that were next level. Courtney had fish that was also amazing.Banana something or other for dessert. Goodness.The next morning was our last day and we were flying out early afternoon. We checked our bags and Courtney wanted to go to cafe du monde again.Who am I to say no.We walked around the french quarter more.Love the live oaks.We went for an early brunch at Compere Lapin – A Nina Compton restaurant for you Top Chef fans. We started with the smoked fish and caviar dip.I had some bougee french toast and Courtney has some lovely chicken and biscuits.We had about an hour and a half to kill after brunch and we were tired of walking so we went to a bar down the street recommend by our waitress – who was from Lakewood by the way. Had my only hurricane – it was good.We relaxed, played some cards and people watched. We got to the airport and of course just as we got there our flight was delayed for over an hour. But we made it home as we always do. Laissez les bons temps rouler.
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