Tuesday 1/17 New Orleans

Hi All,

 we drove from Hellena(hell-eee-na) AL to New orleans today. Good trip, not so good fuel, but we made it and have refilled the truck and things are running good. We are right on the tip of lake Pontchartrain in a nice rv park. It's about 5 miles to the French Quarter and we have made reservations to take the shuttle into town at 10am and do two tours. the first being a tour of the city, encluding the cemetarys, the French Quarter, Katrinia destrucction, and more. the second is the original cocktail walking tour that includes a trip though alot to "establishments" and some samplings. We figured that it would be good to get some info about the city before spending time on our own on Thursday and Friday.  We went to the parks Pizza bar tonite and met some really nice folks form here and other travellers. It was fun. the weather has been in the 80's today and at 6:30 it's still 70 degrees outside.  The Hibiscus right outdide our door has some blossoms on it and looks nice.   we are having fun and enjoying each others company. It would be horrible if we didn't get along, that being connected at the hip most of the day.  I will try and attach some pictures but please be patient as I haven't done this in a year.  Hope you are all doing well and enjoying the winter whereever you are.  I might not get to the blog tomorrow nite, as it looks like a long day of "RETIREMENT" with all our plans. 10AM to 9PM and alot will be walking.   My wonderful co - pilot, navagator, wife and playmate may have more to add, so I'll close my ramblings by saying " TAKE ONE FOR THE GIPPER. 
Nothing much to add but we not only have trains in the distance, but are under the flight line for an airport.  Don't think its a major airport, but just some flights every now and then.  We also have some Mexican/hispanic neighbors across the way, who have just finished dinner and are quiet now.  Think we might pick up some spanish.  Its great to be able to sit with the door open, and get out the sneaker socks.  We are looking forward to the tours tomorrow and being on our on for the next two days.  We are catching onto the accents, as well as their catching on to ours (not mine, Russ's).  It will be an early night as we have lots to see tomorrow.  I just love being able to do all of this with my best buddy and friend-who also happens to be my husband.  We are both very fortunate.  Love to all-talk to you later.