New Orleans – Day Two

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Another day in glorious New Orleans. Quick breakfast, a little shopping and then we were on to the Swamps! We were picked up at the hotel, driven to the swamps where a Airboat awaited us. This boat is only for 6 passengers and they wont do it unless full. Luckly the day before 3 other people were asking at the hotel desk about this tour and we decided to join them.

This Airboat Adventure is half High Speed ride and half tour. You will travel at speeds of up to 40mph. Then slow down for unforgettable photo opportunities. Our airboat will go where traditional boats dare to go. Yes, during the warmer months, gator’s will get so close that you could reach out and touch them. This airboat have modern, padded stadium seats that is limited to 6 passengers.

The airboat skimmed across the water and we went darn fast. They gave us earmuffs to dampen the loud sound of the huge fan. It was still too early in the season to see the big ole aligators but we saw about 30-40 small alligators. They are used to the airboats and came straight towards us if they are hungry.

They come right up for marshmellows. The guide said it was becauyse they looks like small rats. I think its because they love the chewy yummy goodness of a fluffy marshmellow.

This is a cajun cottage. This one didn’t look like it was still in use, but he guide said there were lots all over the area. A true “cajun” is a person who family comes from Nova Scotia back when the French lost the French and Indian war. Our guide was pure cajun. The driver told me all about this as he drive us back to the hotel. He was not cajun. He was a mix (like us!) but his grandparents were pure Native American and that his grandfather had bought his grandmother for a bag of rice. I told him I hoped it was a big bag of rice.

The swamp was lovely

After swamp tour, Nana and Harvey rested. I went walking. Now almost every shop sells beads. They also sell creative forms of beads. beats with bead hats, or spongebob square pants, little faces. My favorite was WWJD. Its a question we all should ask.