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Home » Travel » Louisiana » New Orleans Adventures Day 4 #FollowYourNola

New Orleans Adventures Day 4 #FollowYourNola

By: Liz  /  Published: October 16, 2013  /  Updated: December 24, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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The coolest thing happened on the morning of day four. As we were coming out of the hotel, we heard loud and festive music and saw a large crowd of people walking right down the middle of Canal Street. We had no idea what it all meant, but after the progression passed, we asked a police officer and he told us it was an Indian wedding.

So glad we were able to experience that!

Indian wedding on Canal Street - New Orleans

Then we walked over to Huck Finn’s Cafe for a New Orleans-style breakfast. My daughter enjoyed a cup of chicory coffee and the Bayou Lafitte skillet – crawfish scrambled with eggs, onions, potatoes, and green peppers topped with etouffee sauce. I had the Honey Island pancakes with fresh fruit, not as adventurous, but still delicious.

Huck Finn's restaurant New Orleans

After breakfast, we waited at a hotel across the street for our pre-arranged shuttle to Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World. (Free transportation from nearby hotels and pick-up points is included in the ticket price.)

Mardi Gras World_New Orleans

As you walk into the building, you’re immediately surrounded with giant float figures. Admission includes a guided tour through the prop shop and float den, and there’s also plenty of time to look at everything on your own. Make sure you have a camera with you!

Mardi Gras World Medusa float - New Orleans

Mardi Gras World float head

Mardi Gras World New Orleans - alien

Mardi Gras World wizard of oz float head

Mardi Gras World float mask head

Mardi Gras World parade float

In the prop shop, they work on construction and restoring float figures. They glue together sections of styrofoam, carve them, layer them in papier mache and hardening plastic before finally painting them.

The artists work from a sketch, and the most important thing for them to get right is the scale.

Mardi Gras World Mardi Gras parade float construction

After the tour, there is an area where you can try on Mardi Gras costumes and take some fun photos.

Mardi Gras World - New Orleans

They also give you a piece of King Cake to try!

Mardi Gras World king cake

I don’t usually like gift shop souvenirs, but they had some really unique finds here. My daughter decided on this fun little sign!

See You Later Alligator - sign souvenir - New Orleans

It was early afternoon when we finished and we were still full from lunch, so you know what that means! A dip in the pool and a nap before we were picked up by another shuttle for a ride out to Lafitte, Louisiana and Airboat Adventures.

The airboats are noisy but they go really fast, and they’re fun!

New Orleans Airboat Adventures - airboat

The views were just spectacular, and we kept our eyes peeled for alligators as we rode along.

Airboat Adventures - swamp ride - New Orleans

We saw tons of them! Yikes!

Airboat Adventures - alligator in swamp - New Orleans

Airboat Adventures - alligator on bank - New Orleans

Seriously, that tour guide is nuts!

Airboat Adventures alligator

At one point we were just floating along and the next thing I knew our guide was holding a baby alligator in his hands. What the heck?!!! He just pulled it right out of the water to show us!

Airboat Adventures - baby alligator

Airboat Adventures - holding baby alligator

It was a really fun way to end the day! On our return trip, the shuttle driver was kind enough to drop us off at a restaurant we were really wanting to try: Mother’s!

I know they’re really famous for their ham, but I absolutely had to have a debris sandwich and it was sen-sational! Seriously phenomenal. We also tried red beans and rice for the very first time and oh my gosh, it’s delicious!

I’m definitely going to visit Mother’s every time I go to New Orleans from now on.

Mother's Restaurant New Orleans

I Love New Orleans!

Next up: Day Five

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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Theresa says

    October 24, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    It looks you had a really adventurous time!

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  2. noelle d says

    October 22, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    yay!
    I am SO GLAD you went to MOTHERS…
    AH MAZ ING 🙂
    we love it… and now i want to go to that museum

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  3. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says

    October 22, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Wow, your tour guide sure didn’t have any fear, eh? Sounds like day 4 was quite the day.

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  4. Shell Feis says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    A lot of those float things freak me out- but not quite as bad as those alligators! EEK!

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  5. Susan says

    October 21, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    I have been to Mothers, isn’t it amazing, it is melt in your mouth meat! mmmmm

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  6. Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:50 am

    Ha! Yeah — take your camera but leave the kiddos outside. Those mardi gras pieces are scary!

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  7. HilLesha says

    October 20, 2013 at 6:39 am

    What a nutty tour guide, haha! He must be the gator whisperer or something. 😉

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  8. Tricia @ Night owl mama says

    October 20, 2013 at 12:22 am

    what a great day 4 luv the parade and those floats are really neat

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  9. Lolo says

    October 20, 2013 at 12:07 am

    Seeing the prop shop and float den would be amazing! I would love to see how they make those floats!

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  10. Colleen says

    October 19, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    So cool you got to see an Indian wedding! I love your daughters sign I so want it!

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  11. Vanessa: thequeenofswag says

    October 19, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    After seeing all your posts on New Orleans I feel like I went myself! It looks so amazing to visit.

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  12. Jennifer H says

    October 19, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Wow, you did a lot in one day! Sounds like you’re having fun. 🙂

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  13. Kathleen says

    October 19, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    Oh wow, you all definitely had an exciting day 4. That is one of the things I love most about New Orleans, you never know what you are going to come across at any given moment.

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  14. Stefanie says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    I’ve been to Mother’s each time I’ve visited NOLA. It’s the best!

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  15. Marcie W. says

    October 18, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    I have been wanting to head to NOLA for years simply for the food alone, but seeing your adventures really gives me a ton of things to add to my someday itinerary.

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  16. Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    man you’re lucky you had a tour guide to finish that trip lol that guy is cray cray lol

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  17. Melissa M says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:49 am

    OMG, that tour guide is nuts! I would be afraid that he would get bit and then couldn’t take us back! I hope you tipped him well!

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  18. Vicki says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I continue to hope that someday my husband and I will be able to take in Mardi Gras and the beauty and charm of New Orleans.

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  19. Trice says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Thats so awesome… I need to plan a trip to New Orleans. The breakfast looked so yummy.

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  20. Mellisa says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:50 am

    That Airboat tour is crazy!!!! I can’t believe the amount of gators you guys saw…UP CLOSE!! We did a tour in Florida earlier this year and while we saw one or two gators they weren’t near as big as these. How fun!

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  21. Kathy B says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Looks like a fabulous day! New Orleans is on our travel someday list.

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  22. Le-an Lacaba says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:18 am

    what a fun filled day! it looks so fun and entertaining.

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  23. Sandra (at) Coasahmom (dot) com says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:35 am

    I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans! And these photo’s definitely make me want to go now.

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  24. Paula @ Frosted Fingers says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Sounds like an amazing day. I love New Orleans and need to go down there with my husband some time. Airboat rides can be a ton of fun! They always seem to find the crazies to drive them! Some of those floats were scary!

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  25. Debbie Welchert says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:05 am

    Sounds like you had a great time and the food looked fantastic. I don’t think I could eat crawfish though. I would have loved the air boat ride. Someday we might make it to New Orleans.

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  26. Heather says

    October 17, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    The airboat ride looks like a blast and I totally love the see you later…sign!

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  27. Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says

    October 17, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    You are really teasing me with all these great posts. I’ve lived in all my life and have not visited some of the places you have. Glad you had a great time!

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  28. Ashley - Embracing Beauty says

    October 17, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    That looks like such a fun trip….minus the alligators that is. I about peed my pants just looking at them. I hate them more than snakes and spiders!!

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  29. Mally says

    October 17, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    I’m sold! Book me a vacation there! It looks like a blast!

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  30. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    October 17, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    I am so jealous. I really want to visit NOLA and see all the sights.

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  31. Ashley T. says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    I am really glad that you enjoyed your visit. I am really jealous, but the scenary was amazing and I like the vibe that new orleans puts off, that was really the first time you had red beans and rice!?! Wow, better now than never 🙂

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  32. Lori says

    October 17, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    OMG, how COOL! I’ve got to get back to New Orleans. I’m missing out. 🙂

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  33. Angela says

    October 17, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    How cool that y’all found a baby alligator?! New Orleans is definitely on my “to visit soon” list!!

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  34. Sheri says

    October 17, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    That looks really cool. I would love to experience Nola someday, but maybe without the gators, lol.

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  35. Becca - My Crazy Good Life says

    October 17, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    SO fun!! I used to live in Louisiana and I miss it even more now!

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  36. Alissa Apel says

    October 17, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Some amazing experiences. I love those sculptures! I would have totally loved the Indian Wedding as well!

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  37. Shar says

    October 17, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Really a Baby alligator?? Is he nuts? I will pass on that part of your trip. I liked the part about the food. Interesting breakfast food with the crawfish scrambled eggs! And the Honey Island pancakes sound yummy.

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  38. Toni says

    October 17, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    It looks like you had a great time. I would love to dress in Mardi Gras Costumes.

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  39. Pam says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Wow. What a trip! The food really looks wonderful. I love ham so I would have tried the ham. The boat trip is something I would want to do but most likely I would have been nervous, LOL. Cute little baby alligator. Your daughter is beautiful and I love that sign she found. Went right along with the boat trip.

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  40. Jennifer @TheRebelChick says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Your series on NOLA is totally making me want to go!! I’m hoping to be able to make it next month!

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  41. Kristyn says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    wow this looks like such an amazing time! loved looking at all the photos!

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  42. AmyLK says

    October 17, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    OMG! next time I’m going with you! You’ve had such a wonderful time!

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  43. amanda says

    October 17, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    you captures some great moments. the indian wedding looks fun and colorful

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  44. Courtney Pies says

    October 17, 2013 at 11:37 am

    You had a fun filled day four! I think it’s so awesome that you can go through and see the different floats! I love the sign your daughter got!

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  45. Rosey says

    October 17, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Pretty sure where there’s a baby alligator there could be a momma mad that you picked him up, lol

    We used to canoe in Florida with the alligators. It always made me a bit apprehensive, but now that I’ve been gone awhile, I know it’s something I wouldn’t do again.

    The airboat, however, looks like a blast!!

    The woman in the blue dress at the Indian wedding looks like she’s smiling at you for the picture. 🙂

    You make New Orleans sound fabulous, it’s on our ‘to go to’ list here .

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  46. Dana Rodriguez says

    October 17, 2013 at 11:00 am

    I want to go to NOLA so bad!That looks like so much fun..and the food?YUM!

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  47. Dorothy Teel says

    October 17, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Looks to me like you and your daughter are enjoying New Orleans – I think that the tour of the workshop for the floats was also very interesting. I have never been to New Orleans but perhaps one day we will go.

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  48. Betty Manousos says

    October 17, 2013 at 10:55 am

    wow! what a memorable trip! what fun photos!
    i love new orleans, too!
    i’d love to go there…one day.

    xx

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  49. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    October 17, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Wonderful pictures!! That head with one eye was kinda of creepy though!

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  50. Whitney @ It's Gravy, Baby! says

    October 17, 2013 at 10:15 am

    It’s nice to see NOLA in a different light. I’ve only heard about Bourbon Street which is totally not my style, but the wildlife and the food are things I’m definitely into. Thanks for sharing so many photos!

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  51. Julie Wood says

    October 17, 2013 at 9:09 am

    WOW! How amazing! The sites the food will keep you busy and enthralled all day. I love the food that you had and your daughter is pretty. I would love to visit New Orleans for the places to see and all the places that I would love to eat at. You look like you are having a blast!

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  52. Giveaways 4 Mom says

    October 17, 2013 at 8:19 am

    These pictures are amazing. I have always wanted to go here. Maybe one day that dream will be able to come true.

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  53. Melanie says

    October 17, 2013 at 8:16 am

    looks like you’re having a blast! I would be terrified on the boat though with all those ‘gators! 😐

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  54. Sue says

    October 17, 2013 at 7:26 am

    Wow this is jammed packed with fun! you guys really did a lot everyday. All the food looks awesome. I am hungry now 🙂

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  55. Milena says

    October 17, 2013 at 7:01 am

    WOW! I wanna go! Great pictures and wonderful memories.

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  56. Deborah Wallin says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:59 am

    What a neat trip, and I agree, the tour guide was nuts to get that close to a big aligator.

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  57. kay adeola says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:12 am

    Wow thank you for sharing,Being from the UK New Orleans is a place i would love to visit and it is on my list,seems amazing from all your pictures,also would love to see the alligators well maybe just the baby ones lol.

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  58. Marika says

    October 17, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Gorgeous pictures! I’ve started watching now The Originals, the new TV series following the Vampire Diaries and it also takes place in New Orleans. I guess these are kind of sources I can live vicariously from since I don’t think I’ll ever get to the US.

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  59. Cheryl F. says

    October 17, 2013 at 4:11 am

    It’s been so many years since I’ve been to NOLA. I love the city!

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  60. Malia says

    October 17, 2013 at 2:57 am

    I love your pictures! Makes me want to visit there myself 🙂 The Airboat looks like a great adventure!

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  61. Melissa @ Living A Frugal Life says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:30 am

    I have never been to New Orleans. Mardi Gras looks crazy!!!

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  62. sandra davis says

    October 17, 2013 at 1:29 am

    I have never been to New Orleans before, but would love to go.I would love to go to the Mardi Gras World but i dont think i would be real adventurous to go on airboat ride. I would be freaking from the gators. Looks like you had a great time!!!

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  63. Anita Breeze says

    October 17, 2013 at 12:35 am

    I would sure love to go to New Orleans. I would not have expected to see the Indian wedding! We have a huge Indian population here in Vancouver, so these are commonplace, just not something I associate with New Orleans. I love them, so colorful! Looks like a very cool place to visit.

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  64. Dawn says

    October 17, 2013 at 12:22 am

    Is that a cast iron skillet!! Love that!

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  65. martha says

    October 16, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    omg that baby gator is Cu-uuute!!

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  66. Virginia @thatbaldchick says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    I probably would have dropped my camera at the baby alligator suddenly appearing in the boat. Made your daughters sign more appropriate, though. LOL

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  67. katherine bartlett says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    This trip sounds fantastic! I haven’t done anything so scheduled in years!

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  68. Mickey says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    I have never been to New Orleans. Isn’t that crazy? I’ve always wanted to go and seeing your fun makes me want to go even more. Everything looks so amazing.

    Is that your daughter holding the sign? She’s beautiful! 🙂

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  69. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    I love the giant float figures, they are amazing! It seems from your photos that you are surrounded by so much culture and history when you visit this place. Your photos made me feel like I was right there visiting with you.

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  70. [email protected] says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    I have always been dreaming about visiting New Orleans! maybe one day I will get to see it!

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  71. Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    Seriously? I am so jealous!! Your trip looks like it has been a lot of fun!!!

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  72. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    NOLA is famous for the food and parties. I would love to go there someday. Now the air boat ride is DEF something I would want to do.

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  73. Melinda Dunne says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    I would love to visit New Orleans. Your pictures are fantastic and really bring things to life. It looks like it was a wonderful trip.

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  74. JulieK says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try a ride on those airboats!!!

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  75. Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I have always wanted to go to Mardi Gras. It looks like so much fin. I have a lot of friends from there and they always invite me to come and join the party. I may just have to do that sooner rather than later.

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  76. Melissa says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I just love all of your pictures! The wedding looked gorgeous and the food all looks so good!

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  77. Jackie says

    October 16, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Mmmm…. I love red beans & rice.

    There is a restaurant here in town that serves all Louisiana/Cajun style food and my oh my… it is delicious. As a matter of fact I ate there today and they make their own ham… best thing ever!

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  78. Francine says

    October 16, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    What a fun place to visit!!!

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  79. Kate, aka guavalicious says

    October 16, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Basically jealous of EVERYTHING about this post. I love New Orleans. The prop museum is going on my must list for my next trip. And I want to hold a baby alligator too!

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  80. martha says

    October 16, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    i think mardi gras world might give me nightmares. the food looks fantabulous tho!

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  81. Cynthia L says

    October 16, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    You are on a vacation that I have been dreaming about for a long time! We were lucky enough to experience holding a baby alligator in Florida, but I would do it again!

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  82. Jenn says

    October 16, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    Looks amazing!I would love to go to New Orleans one day, I dont think Id hold the alligator though 🙂

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  83. Pam says

    October 16, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Every one needs to hold a baby alligator at least once. New Orleans has so much stuff to do!

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  84. Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says

    October 16, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    I love your trip.. and thanks for taking me along.. BOY you sure have a lot on your TO DO list.. boy the food looks amazing and how about that gator… chop chop… :-).. Thanks for sharing, can’t wait what you have planned for the next day ….

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  85. Tess says

    October 16, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    That looks like you had a good time. I actually think that baby alligator looks very cute. lol

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  86. Ave says

    October 16, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Looks like you had a great time! I would like to see those alligators!

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  87. Ms. A says

    October 16, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Talk about some fantastic photo ops… and yours are spectacular I might add!!!

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  88. Helene Cohen Bludman says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    I have never been to New Orleans but it is definitely a city I hope to visit some time. Your photos really captured the unique qualities of this amazing city!

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  89. Jennifer B says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Awesome pictures!!!!! The food looks delish of course, and I would love to see the Mardi Gras World too!

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  90. Janel says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    We just saw alligators on an air boat tour we went on. They’re crazy!!! I can’t believe he pulled a baby out of the water. He looks tiny!

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  91. Amy Desrosiers says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    Super cool! I love the baby alligators!

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  92. Diane Sallans says

    October 16, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    I really think I’m going to have to get to New Orleans – so much to do!

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  93. Lisa M says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Looks like you had a full day. The food looked absolutely delicious.

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  94. Jennifer says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Wow, those are some wild displays. Looks like tons of fun and SO much to do!!! Ah… one day!

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  95. Tina Ashburn says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I feel like I’m right there with you! Thanks so much for sharing this adventure!

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  96. Hanan says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    I’m so jealous! New Orleans is on my bucket list. Love all the photos!!

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  97. Colette S says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    Now that is how you do a wedding celebration!

    Glad you are enjoying our cajun country 🙂 This is definitely an adventure!

    Such fun photos too!

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  98. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    October 16, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Your entire trip sounds wonderful – the Indian wedding the breakfast with the Bayou skillet, the floats and then the boat ride/excursion.

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  99. Jenn says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    My family and I really enjoyed Mardi Gras World. Looks like ya’ll did too!

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  100. Jessica @FoundtheMarbles says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    I am so envious. This looks like one heck of an awesome day!

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  101. Susi says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Looks like so much fun. I love New Orleans too. Thanks for taking is along with you!!! 🙂

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  102. Dawn Lopez says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    WOW that is a lot of stuff to do in one day! That sounds awesome from start to finish! I’d love to go for a visit.. I went during Mardi Gras years ago.. but I didn’t get to take in much of what there was to do aside from all the festivities. Looks so fun!

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  103. Janet W. says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Wow lots to do in New Orleans! Looks like a great time! And yes, that tour guide is definitely nuts! Look at the size of those gators!!

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  104. Beeb says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Man, that looks like so much fun! The alligators would make me nervous though, lol.

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  105. Growing Up Madison says

    October 16, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    OMGoodness I’m so jealous. I wanted to to be there although I’m not so sure about the alligators. Those I can stay away from. I totally agree that the tour guide is nuts. 🙂

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  106. Penelope (NYC Blogger) says

    October 16, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Wow, what a fun thing to experience, so colorful! And everything is amazing, I loved New Orleans. I don’t have a daughter to travel with though 🙂

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  107. mommy2jam (Adrianne) says

    October 16, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    I always wanted to go to New Orleans and go to Mardi Gras celebration. I always say next year, maybe it will be this year. Looks like you had a blast with the amazing pictures.

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  108. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    October 16, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Oh, I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans! Looks like you had a wonderful time! Great pics!!!

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  109. Katlyn says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I haven’t been to New Orleans since I was a kid. I’m sure it is much different now. It would be nice to go again!

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  110. Marina says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Oh how fun!!! An Indian wedding procession is always so much fun and I’m sure they wouldn’t have minded if you jumped along in to dance with the bhaarath! (Bharaath is the wedding procession :>)

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  111. Casey says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    I’m so jealous of your King Cake! 🙂 I haven’t been to New Orleans in a few years, and I would love to go back sometime in the near future. As someone who loves art, music, and history, I just love visiting this city.

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  112. Pam says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    New Orleans is one place I would love to visit one day. My husband has been there a couple of times, one time there was a hurricane coming and they had to rent a car and race home ahead of the storm – crazy experience for a Canadian!

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  113. Ashley Sears says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Nola is one of my favorite places to visit. My best friend from high school lives there so I was able to see a day parade during Mardi Gras a few years back, and then went to the French Quarter on a business awards trip. Let’s just say Canal Street and I have lots of memories!

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  114. Matthew's Mom says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    We now live within a day’s driving distance of New Orleans, so we have to go! This looks like a lot of fun.

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  115. Donna says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    What a wonderful experience this must have been! I so want to go to NOLA some day! And that wedding was a great treat, I bet!

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  116. Jenny F says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    OMG, best post of the day!! Gators, baubles, floats, king cake, and Red beans and rice; sounds like heaven! Thank you for sharing your adventures.

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  117. Shauna says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Wow, those photos are amazing… seems like a awesome trip. We haven’t been yet, but really want to go. I think we will wait till the kids are a bit older and don’t need daily naps, HA!

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  118. Michele says

    October 16, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    I have never been to New Orleans but the way you have described it I now really want to get there someday. I think I could do without the alligators-my first thought was-what if Momma Gator realized baby was on that boat!!

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  119. Heather @OurKidsMom says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    Oh MY what a full day!!! Alligator huh? Not sure I would have the guts to touch one. Definitely a lot to see there! Thanks for sharing!

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  120. Tammy says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    Those are some unique figures in that Mardi Gras World place! I’ll have to plan a grip to NOLA soon, I’ve never been and you have me itching to go! Oh who am I kidding the King Cake tipped me over the edge 🙂

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  121. Ashley says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    All of these awesome recaps of your trip to New Orleans (I have no idea how to spell it the way they actually say it 😉 ) makes me want to take a trip! My husband says the NBA All Star Games are there this year so we may have just found two good reasons!

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  122. vianney rodriguez says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    How fun! I have always wanted to go to NOLA, what a guide!

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  123. Theresa says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Wow, those statues are so cool. I love the colors and details on each one. Part of me wants to say F that that to the Alligators, I do think that’s pretty cool your guide scooped a baby right out of the water!

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  124. Kristyn says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    wow it looks like you guys had a blast and got to see and visit so much fun stuff!

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  125. Patty says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    These posts just make me happy. They remind me of our visit to a great American city.

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  126. Amber Edwards says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Dang I want to come touring with you!!! So many fun things to see and do in New Orleans!

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  127. Tiffany Pinnix says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Looks like so much fun, especially that airboat tour! I would love to visit New Orleans one day, and yes red beans & rice are delish!

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  128. brian miller says

    October 16, 2013 at 11:54 am

    yikes…some of those floats are a bit scary…we used to have gators like that in florida…i would not get more and ten feet close to them though…and yum…..food looks amazing…that is what i miss from there….

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  129. Raw Thoughts and Feelings says

    October 16, 2013 at 11:51 am

    Wow..looks like you had such a fun time in N,o.

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  130. Slap Dash Mom says

    October 16, 2013 at 11:49 am

    These photos made me want to visit New Orleans! I’ve never had the desire before but that baby alligator is SO cute.. and the photos make me think the town is rich in culture that I’ve never experienced. I used to have a pet gator, about the size of the one in the last photo. His name was Chomper. But, he got big.. and went to live in a lake. 🙁

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  131. april yedinak says

    October 16, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I would have gained 30 lbs on that trip. Such great experiences. I have lived in the south most of my life and any swampy areas I have seen are always loaded with reptiles (gators!) and they smell pretty foul. Are the Louisiana bayous pungent, too?

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  132. Daisy says

    October 16, 2013 at 11:25 am

    I want to meet your guide – that is so awesome that he would pick up a baby gator! I would be totally scared to try that!

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  133. Terry (My Journey With Candida) says

    October 16, 2013 at 11:23 am

    I want to go to NEW ORLEANS!! Dang, we almost went too. But I wouldn’t have known all the fun things to do unless I read this post. How fun to come out of your motel and be in the middle of a street party.

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