Plantation Oak Alley, Jackson Square and more

Got up early and drove to Kenner to pick up Larry at his son's home. Continued westward 40 miles to the plantation Oak Alley on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Larry had been there on an earlier trip and he said it was lovely.

He wasn't kidding. Beautifully maintained and restored property. Colossal three hundred year old Live Oaks line the long entrance to the main plantation house. Had a pleasent tour of the main house then returned to New Orleans.

Walked the French Quarter til 3 before stopping at Cafe Pontalba in Jackson Square for some good Cajun food.

Retrieved the car and took a run to the ninth ward to see how recovery efforts had restored much of what hurricane Katrina had done in August of 2005. Looked pretty good considering the damage.

Returned to the French Quarter for some more exploring and to sip a bit of the grape.

Gordon bailed early with food poisoning (?). Charles and Larry partied at the Kerry Pub until late.

Big festival starts here tomorrow. Should be nuts with crowds, jazz and booze.