First Port – New Orleans

It took about 12 hours to move up the delta from the Gulf to New Orleans.

Once we docked, it took a couple of hours to figure out how we were to get off the ship – at one point, we were told we couldn’t leave since we didn’t have the appropriate clearance to be on the dock.  However the local transfer agent was able to clarify that we would be able to disembark with our passports, and he was kind enough to give us a ride to the delightful B&B where we stayed – La Belle Esplanade in the Treme district.

First night we had a great meal and listened to some Zydeco music.  Next day, to the City Park sculpture and botanical gardens.

Henry got his hair cut!

Enjoyed walking the neighborhoods (avoiding the tackiness of the French Quarter)

Visited the Audubon Zoo.

And ate oysters at Pascal’s Manale.

Picked up all the supplies we needed… and a good thing, too.  We were originally told we would be leaving Monday, but we got a call from the captain Sunday morning that we would be getting under way Sunday afternoon.  So we are preparing a frantic rush to get back to the ship.  Lesson learned – don’t make plans in advance!

On toward Savannah – hopefully can update from there!