Got up early in New Orleans, and texted Deric. He picked me up from the hotel and we headed back to Slidell. I am so grateful for his willingness to drop me off at the wedding and pick me up early in the morning.
We leave the house around 8:30 AM and head out to the Honey Island Swamp Tour.
One last picture before we BRAVE out the swamp and the critters that live there. Its me Allison (Robin's sister), Robin and Deric.
The boats and the swamp.
Walking to the boat.
Found my spot. We were warned not to stick out any body parts outside of the boat - unless we wanted to lose it. Notice my shoes and toes are safely within the boat... probably until the alligators come by.
One group picture before the tour begins.
Our tour guide.
Can you see the alligator.
Getting closer
And closer.
Stand up, rise and snatch that hot dog.
Different angle ... same alligator.
Notice the length of the stick.
More running around the swamp
This guy was the largest once we saw.
More swamp and swamp trees.
Open space and the rest my side of the boat.
My crew and our tour guide in the vast open swamp water space.
More swamp areas
Cabins for fishing
Plants of the swamp
Our tour guide caught two grasshoppers in the 'act' of love making.
Notice the baby gator resting under the plant.
And this one getting some sun under the tree.
Shrimping boat.
If you zoom in and read the sign: "I love tourist. They taste great."
After the swamp tour we head to New Orleans. Time to walk around the city during the day.
In the car Allison challenges me that I cannot take a picture of her using her phone with her knowing. Yeah right!! This is too easy.
We walk around the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Finally stop at Royal House Oyster Bar.
We decide that this is the place to be.
Got some oysters and garlic bread.
Those oysters were delicious.
Now for the alligator poboy. Inspired by the critters in the swamp.
Great food and great company.
After that heavy lunch, I definitely need a walk around New Orleans.
We walk towards the famous St. Louis Cathedral which is the oldest 'Catholic' Cathedral in the United States.
Truly beautiful inside.
I love this picture, but wish those people were standing infront of the horse. #almostperfect.
Walking around some more and checking out the local artisan artwork.
After a while of window shopping, walking, shopping and walking, we head back to the car and drive back to Slidell. I'm beat and take a long long nap to make up for lost sleep time. Later in the evening Robin gives Allison a cooking lesson.
Allison is a good student. Quickly picking up on techniques and seasoning.
That was delicious. Pasta, beef, and sausage with garlic bread. I had two servings. What? Man's gotta eat!
Time to sit back and watch some TV with my favorite Slidell lap dog: Nola
And then it is time for bed.
Robin and Deric, Thank you for taking me to the Swamp Tour. It was a great experience and I highly recommend it to others. It was a little long, but still absolutely worth it. Thank you Deric for dropping me off to New Orleans and picking me up. You didn't have to do it, but I genuinely appreciate it. It definitely saved me time and money. And Robin ... the food: soooooo good. You guys are spoiling me. And I don't mind. :-)
Expenses: $64.95
Swamp Tour Tickets: $23.00
Lunch: $40.00
Gatorade: $1.95
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