Saturday, March 26, 2011

RANDOM SIGHTS FROM NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans appearing out of an early-morning fog on the Mississippi
Hitching posts in the French Quarter
There are many small parks with statues--this is Benjamin Franklin.
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."
My favourite store sign--it reminds me of the student who asked me if I could recommend a curse!
The founders of New Orleans--the French, the Jesuit, and the Native American.
The Creole Queen--a diesel powered river boat.
The steam calliope on the Natchez--it played while people were waiting to board for a cruise.
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!

2 comments:

  1. Great photos, Veronica! They make me wish I had done more sightseeing while we were there.

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  2. Wonderful photos you have posted... Thanks for updating...
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