Tag Archives: New Orleans

Springtime skink

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

There are so many signs that it’s spring in New Orleans.  The azaleas are popping everywhere, the wisteria is starting up, and the live oak trees are wearing their chartreuse coats of flowers instead of their dark green glossy leaves. … Continue reading →

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Post-Mardi Gras reboot

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Poor little abandoned blog!  I love you but don’t pay attention to you sometimes!  The good news is that I have enough posts about New Orleans and loving living here that people can still find what they need, even when … Continue reading →

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Superbowl sunshine

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

We kind of planned to stay away from downtown this weekend to avoid the Superbowl crowds, but those giant Roman numerals on the river – I just wanted to see them for myself. So we hopped on our bikes and … Continue reading →

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All on one Sunday during Carnival in New Orleans

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

I am happy to report that I’ve perfected my “Sunday before the Sunday before Mardi Gras” routine.  This year there’s one extra Sunday thrown in because the parades were moved around so as not to interfere with the Superbowl, but … Continue reading →

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Before the parades…

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Just some snapshots I took on the way back from the post office today – first parades are tonight!  I love the build up to the parades, the police officers gathering at each block, the empty floats awaiting riders (these … Continue reading →

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