the charm of Esplandade

What can I say...

a garden of delights...

in a city...

still in recovery.

in the heart of the FQ...

I find this view of St. Louis Cathedral lovably cartoon-like.

Otherwise this area around Decatur Street...

is full of interesting parks...

fountains...

and statues.

French Quarter institutions

The Pontalba apartment building (left) and Cafe du Monde (right)

where the coffee is blended with chicory...

and the beignets are powdered sugar shovels.

(photos courtesy Kate)

finally, New Orleans

Driving into the city AND the evening sun...

the Hotel St. Pierre...

and typical French Quarter architecture.

Pass Christian, MS

It is difficult...

to photograph beautiful houses...

while driving.

the pier in Gulfport, MS

It was warm, like spring...

and I will always remember this pier.

Biloxi, MS

Crossing the bridge into Biloxi...

which, once you get past the tacky casinos...

...is quite nice.