My last stop in the South was New Orleans. Again, I had been because of the amount allowed for no longer really possible to visit the White House, less time than I really would like. In the end, I have confined myself to the French Quarter and it certainly captured the atmosphere of the city, but probably also gained a rather one-sided picture. On the other hand, I have almost done everything that was on my list, a second day would therefore be related not so much new information.
As usual I started my trip at the tourist information that is here at home, on Jackson Square. One side of the square is bordered by the road, one of a cathedral, the remaining two, opposite each other on this "long houses" which were the first apartment buildings in New Orleans. The ground floor shops today are a part can be viewed in all its splendor of 1850 3-story, otherwise I guess because in upper floor apartments. 
In the time when New Orleans was English (1762-1803), was called the Jackson Square "Plaza d'Armas, and was later renamed in honor of Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States. His statue, here flanked by - what else? - Palm trees, is at the center of the square. 
As you can see the weather was beautiful. What you see is not what I believe but surely everyone, it was pretty hot:) Jackson was indeed Southerners, but was more active in Tennessee. His connection to New Orleans and thus its importance to the city is the battle of New Orleans in 1815, the last battle of the War of 1812. 
The Cathedral of St. Louis, just those that accompanied the fourth side of the square. Compared to other religious buildings I found it rather small, but apparently this is religion and not as high in importance - in the French Quarter I have really no other churches come. 
A narrow path leads past the church into the French Quarter. Why he "Pirates Alley" is, the guide did not tell me, but I found the crooked street light, which also functions as a table holder, quite funny. Locally, I actually thought it was just so wrong, but I was closer look suggests that the intention is. 
On the banks of the Mississippi is the steamer Natchez, who is still fully functional - a feat when built in 1975. If I had had more time, perhaps as I would have bought a overpriced ticket for a short ride up the river, it had to look across the river to do, I have received from the wharf. 
northwest inland. 
downstream towards the Gulf of Mexico - a few more turns, then the Mississippi meets "big water". 
Voodoo is everywhere in New Orleans. This small house is called "Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo" and offers, among other things, future predictions. Marie Laveau was a voodoo queen, followed by her daughter with the same name - something always pulls, even though the two have long been dead. In general the esoteric one encounters here on every corner. Everywhere visionaries offer their services, maps, glass beads, the hands of the customers are their tools. It would have been a bit irritated to see me what is prophesied to me, but I'm such a grundvernünftiger man ... And then there is still the option that I would not like to predict;) 
The architecture does have a Southern stamp, but she is much more diversified than, say, in Charleston. There are also influences from English times to see it but the thing weighs over the porches. I especially like to have the lattice arches, although I can not imagine how hot the metal positively affect climate in the summer. At least they look like metal, but wood heat would save. 
This home has the matter of the verandas maximized. As Palmenfan me like the green. In addition, here already attuned to Christmas lights with the two angels. Not far from here stood a large Christmas tree, the tip of a Fleur de Lis was decorated. In general you will find this symbol on every corner in the city - a remnant of French influence. 
Is not all love this double house? Especially I have seen so the gable, not only because of the flag;) 
The Bourbon Street was of course compulsory, even if I did not notice at noon from the nightlife, which is to flourish on here. The Road is still not named after the alcoholic beverage, but according to the noble family of the Bourbons. Signs like this were found in the French Quarter almost anywhere, the English heritage is therefore upheld. 
These images from Bourbon Street did I do at lunchtime, just before I had a typical Cajun food indulgence. There was not much going on, but the people who were on the road, had their drinks in cups in hand. And a lot of it had alcoholic content - so far I was in the United States at any place where it would have been possible. 
When I after dinner on the Bourbon Street hurled am, it was a bit difficult to dodge all the people, some of which also were a bit angeschickert. Also were on every corner street musicians who have performed mostly jazz - so it was really life on a Saturday is not surprising. So I have certainly gained a taste of what goes on in the evening here. I am so not sorry that I missed the night, I was the city during the day too shrill and hysterical. 
In the French Quarter because of the old building (which hold in the old part of the country * gg *) is not really what's wrong with public transport. On Canal Street, the old quarter separates from the new-fangled city areas, but then drive trollies - lined with palm trees. Do not worry, I have no risk of accident, it was not a level rail car in sight. 
The Hard Rock Cafe then I rediscovered my favorite sign that I had seen in Paris before, but the last visit was no longer there. 
could not be missing in New Orleans museums. The Voodoo Museum were high on the list, you get something else so do not often see. Unfortunately, it is presented not as great as I am normally accustomed to, probably because it is operated by private owners. A little insight into this little world seltame but I still get. I think so does not per se in such things, see also the prophecies. When I when going out from the museum then stumbled and bent over, I am but had to grin. If I were superstitious, I would have probably assumed that it had nothing to do with it that I do not believe in the whole voodoo. So I knew that it just once again at the time was that what happened after the whole holiday is indeed remarkable run incident free;) 
the aforementioned apartment building was also worth a visit. In 1850, it has thus lived but quite dignified, and I almost do not understand why someone who is such a body style can afford, has hired tend not to buy instead. Although there are only some of the old furniture, but the style should match that of the tenants who have lived here. 
side lounge, dining room, bedroom, etc., also a children's room was on display. Somehow I can imagine no raging here, giggling children ... Moreover, even the slave quarters in the backyard were shown, which were partly used as servants quarters, because it apparently has not kept any slaves. On an information board said that, of the 18 families in the building block (the whole "long house") had 11 slaves, 9 servants (ie, a partial overlap - I do not imagine how That must have been for the slaves ...) I also was still in the French Market, I strolled on the Moon Walk, I have had through the Historic New Orleans Collection and have run the Garden District, at least not yet seen from the car. All in all, so it was a very full-packed day. The fascination that many have for New Orleans, but I can not quite understand. Yes, the city exudes a certain energy, but I turned them over to shrill, to try their differences. Of all the places I've visited so far, I can imagine the worst here, see me feel good in the long term. But I would miss the experience not Case.
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