Views of Audubon Park on St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans

Welcome to a Audubon Park~ 

  We went for a visit to New Orleans French Quarters recently....the weekend of  Oct. 7th-9th, and I wanted to share a few pics with you.  We don't live too far from there,  about a 4 1/2 hour drive to get there, so it's not too far to go for a trip. We've been there two times before, but I will have to admit to you that we got a little stressed this time, probably from getting a little lost when we first arrived into New Orleans, (this city is big, or at least it is to us).....and yep we got lost...even  after already having been there 2 other times in the past. Of course, we were a little younger then.  I think the hubby forgot some key things between then and now, but I'm not blaming my sweetheart, he still did good....poor fellow.....the hubby is really on his own when it comes to getting us somewhere, because I'm no help when it comes to directions lol.  I hope to someday do better.  All it takes is one wrong turn around there.... and you are soooo lost too... or at least that's just the way it seemed lol! Lots of one way roads. 

Well,  Once we figured out where we were and how to get to the French Quarters and the Garden District part of town, things became more familar and we felt better, less stressed  and we had a good time.

 On our visit, we went to the French Market  (I  found some handmade perfume oils,  some handmade soaps and a pretty silver and torquoise bracelet), we ate across the street from the French Market at Creole Cuisine and had Po-boy Shrimp Sandwiches and some Red Beans and Rice....and we just walked around taking in the sites and sounds. There were so many people there this time....the weather was beautiful and I guess that brought everyone out and about, which I know is wonderful for the tourism there. 

I enjoyed the busyness of Jackson square, the window shopping.... while passing by all of the different shops, I enjoyed seeing all of  the art around the square that artists were selling... and it just wouldn't be the same there without the jazz playing everywhere and the street performers that are all around, (always a treat especially for people like us that rarely see that in our neck of the woods) and seeing the horses and buggies that lined the streets....just takes you back in time, and so do the beautiful old buildings with their french influence....

But my favorite thing about this trip was really just driving the Garden District streets and seeing the old grand houses and just being in the serenity of this park that we had the pleasure of visiting. You can take the trolly car to the Garden District to get there or you can drive yourself....we'd taken the trolly car ride last time we were here, so we drove our car this time...the trolly cars were packed, because it is not just a tourist thing to do there, they are the way of transportation for many local residents as well.... so they can become very busy and packed.   

I just loved this park.....it's my kind of past time....it is such a nice place to sit and rest a while..... especially after having been in the city and in the hustle and bustle of things....Audubon Park was  just what my heart was craving....

Pretty fountains for throwing in a coin and making a wish....

Flowers still blooming....

Moss draped trees...and  the little lake with it's very own fountain...

 Walking trails...

and just being out in nature....these are the things that make my heart sing....and are truly some of my favorite things :) To learn more about Audubon Park and it's interesting history you can click HERE

Here's the restaurant that we went to and made a memory....it was all good, I truly enjoyed it all....even the part where we got lost...I knew we'd eventually look back and think it was funny :) How many of you have been lost while on vacation? It's never that funny... until a little time has passed... ain't that right?!


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Mosaic Monday
Our World Tuesday
Outdoor Wednesday

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Thanks for stopping by....I hope you have a great week :)
Big hugs,
Queenie