Vacation pictures

Really really about to pass out. Did I mention I need something for this migraine.

1. Our hotel was super nice. We ended up there because our original hotel was sold out for the night. (Long story.) Anyway, the Bourbon Orleans was where we ended up -- and I couldn't have been happier. It used to be a convent.

2. Our room was really posh. Really really posh.

3. Our bathroom was pretty posh too. Except there's this wall-type thing that sticks out between the sink and the toilet and I stubbed my toe on it. :( Did I mention I can't see anything without my glasses on?

4. Our room had a nightly rate to match its leetness. But, hey, I got it for $50 a night thanks to Priceline. That's a heckuva lot to pay for a regular room -- it wasn't even a suite!

5. I made a shopping stop on the way to New Orleans, so we were late getting in to the hotel. The valets said we were hard-pressed to find a restaurant -- mostly, just the bars were open at that point. We ended up eating at Tricou Court. This is their fountain. (By the way, Paul's the resident photographer ... so the blurry pics are his fault.)

6. Our hotel was next door to George Rodrigue's Blue Dog gallery. I am in love.

7. Blue dog, part 2.

8. St. Louis Cathedral is on Jackson Square. Beautiful minor basilica. Paul was able to explain most of the significance of the things I didn't understand. Anyway, this is the outside of the cathedral.

9. And the inside of the cathedral.

10. And St. Anthony's gardens in the back of the cathedral.

11. Of course, St. Anthony is a little spooky at night. O_O

12. Ate dinner at the Riverview on top of the Marriott. Most of the city pics are pretty blurry, but I assure you the view was astounding. The building all lit up in the middle of the picture is Harrah's downtown casino. It's a gorgeous Greek revival deal, not nearly as gaudy as most casinos.

13. William Faulkner's house is on Pirate's Alley. This is the plaque on the house. The bottom is a bookstore.

14. And this is the top of the house. (Because the alley is small, you really can't get the whole thing in one picture.)

15. A look down Pirate's Alley.

16. Jackson Square. Unfortunately, you can't see the street mimes, bands, tarot readers and Lucky Dog vendors. Man, this place has some serious character.

I saved the best three for last. :)

17. Paul felt the need to stop the car and get a picture of this street sign. He is SO childish sometimes. However, I think I'd be fairly embarassed if I had to list this as my address.

18. Paul with the giant hand grenade at Tropical Isle. Cute, huh? Except the hand grenade kept sucking in its nose and then spitting it back out. It was really creepy, like a giant deflatable boob.

19. Obligatory night pic of Bourbon Street. I giggle at this picture because Paul was totally sober when it was taken. I wonder if a couple of drinks would have made the picture better or worse??

Okay, that's all for now. ^_^ I need to PS these ... but not right now. I really really want that nap.