Lots of water and ship lanes and swamps and bayous on the way.
This is US-90 – we went many miles on this road above the swampy areas:
One of those areas:
We arrived at Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego. I love state parks – so pretty and so much room. We were able to get a spot for two nights and will use this as our base to see some of New Orleans.
Once we set up, we went to Algiers, LA and took the free ferry to New Orleans. Scenes from the ferry:
New Orleans, French Quarter, skyline:
St Louis Cathedral:
The Natchez Paddleboat:
Not sure, sorry:
The ferry dropped us off on Canal Street – the edge of famous French Quarter. We got a map and talked to a gentleman who gave us some suggestions.
His first suggestion was to take a cable car to the end of the waterfront and walk back – so that is what we did.
Our cable car:
The Flood Gates that close:
The Flood Wall:
And we walked thru the French Quarter and enjoyed the sights – a sampling of photos:
The Immigrant Statue:
We had a great time just seeing all the shows on the streets – WOW! I cannot imagine what it must be like during Mardi Gras Time!.
We ate at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company – yes, Forrest Gump fame – what fun and great food – :-))).
Then we slowly made our way back to the ferry and back home. Tomorrow we will head back into the city – :-).
Miles Traveled: 140 Miles
Routes Traveled:
Louisiana: SR-330; SR-82; Jacqulyn Street, SR-14; US-90
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