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Oh the Difference Four Years Makes: Nick’s Blog Post

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I was 8 years old when I got to see New Orleans for the first time. Four years later there are a lot of differences.

One really big difference that I saw was the amount of people there are. The French Quarter has very few people and Bourbon Street has a little bit more in the day time. Café Du Monde has a big line in the morning but not as big as last time. The trolleys are close to empty. The most people I have seen is about 5 to 6 on the trolleys. There are a lot of stores closing or closed. Some stores are even boarded up.

There is lots of cool stuff to see still. Bourbon Street and the French Quarter are still fun to walk down. There are a lot of restaurants to go and check out. The parking is still hard and we can go to places that are harder to get to now because we have a car with us this time. We have walked to Café Du Monde and the French Quarter. Mardi Gras is not happening this year but they still are selling king cakes which is cool. They have different flavors here than back home where they only sell the cinnamon. Here they have fun flavors like chocolate or apple. They are having floats as well for Mardi Gras, but just in house form.

Café Du Monde still makes beignets and coffee. If you do not know what a beignet is it is a powdered donut.                                          

That is my blog about what was different in New Orleans.

By: Nick

Comments (4) on "Oh the Difference Four Years Makes: Nick’s Blog Post"

  2. Nick, you painted a such good picture for us of New Orleans from your blog. We see on the news here in Cincy that New Orleans is trying to celebrate the Mardi Gras the best they can by decorating their homes. It is fun to know from your pictures and stories that you are experiencing New Orleans at this historical time. The traditions and history of this city seem to run deep in the heart and soul of this beautiful city. Thank you again for sharing and doing such a great job!!!!

  4. 12 years old and a seasoned traveler already, good blog Nick, wish we were down there with you sampling beignets
    and King cakes, the chocolate sounds pretty good. Love ya kiddo Grandma and Grandpa

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