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| New Orleans appearing out of an early-morning fog on the Mississippi |
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| Hitching posts in the French Quarter |
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| There are many small parks with statues--this is Benjamin Franklin. |
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| A gilt statue of Joan of Arc donated by Charles de Gaulle to the people of New Orleans. Apparently it is affectionately called "Joanie on a pony." |
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| My favourite store sign--it reminds me of the student who asked me if I could recommend a curse! |
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| The founders of New Orleans--the French, the Jesuit, and the Native American. |
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| The Creole Queen--a diesel powered river boat. |
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| The steam calliope on the Natchez--it played while people were waiting to board for a cruise. |
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| The only steam-powered river boat left on the Mississippi--the Natchez. Note the guy in the foreground--he could hold these poses for ever! |
Great photos, Veronica! They make me wish I had done more sightseeing while we were there.
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