First Day in a New City

As we stepped out of the airport onto the Louisiana soil, we were shocked to feel this new muggy weather. We were very excited to start exploring the charming city of New Orleans. It is very different from the Southern California lifestyle we are accustomed to and never expected a more pleasant welcoming by the people of New Orleans and our wonderful tour guide, Lynn. When we first met Lynn we immediately heard a new kind of speech. Her accent was nothing we had heard before and it was a true New Orleans accent everyone was dying to hear. Our first sight was the big bronze New Orleans' Saints Super Dome and as we kept driving we discovered more of the lovely New Orleans city. After the drive, we settled into our hotel, got ready for dinner, and set off to the House of Blues Restaurant. Walking down the sidewalk of the streets, it was very different than the sidewalks of Newport Coast. People were flooding the sidewalks and shop lights were illuminating the streets. It was different, something we were not expecting or accustomed to. My friends and I were very excited to have dinner at the House of Blues. We kept wondering if it was like the House of Blues in our own Hollywood. It is not. It has a more authentic musical vibe to it than the one we have at home and the food was so different. For the first time in a long time, I had FRIED shrimp...in a sandwich. It was surprisingly good. But, my favorite part of the night was the eating the original Red Velvet Cake. We do have Red Velvet cake at home and the employees at the cupcake shop tell us that the Red Velvet Cupcake came from the South. I was very excited to try an original Red Velvet cake and I fell in love. It was one of the best cakes I've ever had. We left the restaurants with full stomachs, took some pictures, and arrived at the hotel so we can get sleep for a full day of activities tomorrow.

Today was very surprising and I love the chill and exciting vibe of Canal Street. I can't wait to experience what New Orleans has to offer us tomorrow in the French Quarter. We will see!