Sugar cane plantation, and the French Quarter, LA

I had a very full day. I got an early start, at Housma Plantation, a southern mansion that was first built in the late 1700's. The house  is right on the Mississippi River. There is a levy along the river, so you have to park, and climb to the top of the levy to see the water. I found a nice piece of souvenir driftwood. The tour was an interesting glimpse of life on the river, and the generations of sugar cane farming, complete with ornate furniture and art. Even a solid 68 pound sterling silver sculpture of Abraham Lincoln by the artist that did Mt. Rushmore. Cool.

Google maps drove me right to the French Quarter in New Orleans. By 1:00 pm it was already crowded. I hogged the narrow roads straight down the beaten path, with Sylver in command, as many yielded me with the right of way. I was the biggest thing there. And for an rv, I am not that big. Dang, I am just glad that I wasn't hit. I located an rv friendly parking place, and commenced on miles of french quarter walking. It's good for me, and will get me wiped out for a good sleep. I got to see street performers, musicians, artists, and dancers. I watched a talented man sing and play the saxophone with tons of energy. Wow! By early evening the place was ripe with all kinds of people. It was quite the melting pot! My rv neighbors are from Germany. Maybe we'll meet up tomorrow morning for a chat. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

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