I guess we were given the day off from work today. We piled into a pick up truck (yes, it is perfectly legal to ride on the back of a pick up truck in Louisiana and I didn't go over 35 mph) and headed into town. Saw the parade of various iterations of Zulu King and Zulu Queen. We all accumulated several strands of beads (they are thrown off the floats). Mardi Gras must be a legal holiday - the parade was packed with spectators who were not tourists (as evidenced by their barbecue grills and picnic tables with tons of food).
Then we headed into the French Quarter in search of lunch. Bourbon Street was, as expected, rowdy and crowded. We strolled toward the waterfront and ended up at a touristy restaurant (really, what else is there in the French Quarter anyway?).
Walked leisurely along the waterfront after lunch - it's a bit like the Halloween parade of the city with many people in wacky costumes. But, it is in the 70's and you can walk around in a glittering bikini without freezing your butt off.
Stopped at the supermarket and Walmart on the way back - a very suburban experience in a parish right next to the Lower Ninth.
The kids are discussing environmental justice and personal responsibility in a workshop led by Danielle, Hailey, Em and Cai. Quite impressive considering the fun-filled by tiring day we had.
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