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Home » Travel » Louisiana » New Orleans Adventures Day 3 #FollowYourNola

New Orleans Adventures Day 3 #FollowYourNola

By: Liz  /  Published: October 7, 2013  /  Updated: December 24, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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On the morning of day three my daughter and I got up and walked over to Jimmy J’s Cafe on Chartres Street for breakfast, a mere hop from the J.W. Marriott hotel. (Location, location, location)

It was a tiny little place but clearly a local favorite because we got there just in time to nab the last table. It had a really funky, artsy vibe and the made from scratch food was delicious!

She ordered an omelette with home fries, and I ordered buttermilk pancakes with blueberry compote and a side of bacon. It was so good!

Jimmy J's Cafe New Orleans

With bellies happy and full, we strolled over to the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium on Magazine Street to immerse ourselves in the world of creepy crawlies.

New Orleans Audubon Insectarium

I was expecting to feel super squeamish since I can’t stand bugs, but the yuck factor was surprisingly quite low. The exhibits were really interesting and so well done, more fascinating than repulsive.

New Orleans insectarium

That being said, cockroaches will always be the very definition of gross to me. I shudder.

Insectarium - cockroaches

I’m glad I saw them early in my visit though, because it made the rest of these fellas a lot more likable.

New Orleans Insectarium bugs

Insectarium insects

Insectarium-insects

There were also lots of interactive displays and activities for kids (and twenty-something’s). My daughter was scooping up bees to make honey in this game! Be sure you go to the multi-sensory show. It’s less than ten minutes long but it’s full of surprises and we found ourselves laughing a lot!

New Orleans insectarium interactive games

She also insisted on making friends with this baby alligator in the Louisiana Swamp gallery.

DD - alligator Nola insectarium

Once we’d thoroughly explored the insect world, we entered the Butterfly Garden exhibit where winged creatures flutter and fly all around you. If you’re lucky, they’ll land on you!

New Orleans Audubon Butterfly Gardens - insectarium

Whether you have kids or not, the Insectarium is definitely well worth visiting.

It was already lunchtime by the time we left, so we walked along Convention Center Boulevard to look for a restaurant, and stopped at the Grand Isle Cafe.

Even though she was scared, my daughter tried oysters for the very first time in a fried oyster salad. I was told I was boring for ordering a grilled chicken salad but hey, I like what I like!

Grand Isle Restaurant New Orleans Louisiana

After lunch we walked over to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas which sits at the edge of the Mississippi River, and we spent a couple of hours visiting our friends in the waterways.

Aquarium of the Americas - New Orleans

I have a fascination with sea horses. They’re just the weirdest, most interesting oddballs!

New Orleans aquarium seahorses

Speaking of oddballs…as if the albino color wasn’t freakish enough, that eyeball is just so….unnerving.

New Orleans aquarium albino alligator

Doesn’t everyone love spending time watching the penguins? They’re so cute!

New Orleans aquarium penguin

New Orleans aquarium penguins

I was pretty darn proud of my daughter for going through the exotic bird displays with me. She’s terrified of birds!

New Orleans Aquarium parrot

After a couple hours in the aquarium, we went back to the hotel for an afternoon nap and a swim in the hotel pool, something my daughter looked forward to every day!

After we woke up, we were ready for dinner and walked to Cafe Beignet on Bourbon Street. They have live music almost all the time and it was super relaxing to listen to it while we ate dinner. We each ordered a po’ boy to which we were becoming slightly addicted! Mine was roast beef, hers was shrimp.

Cafe Beignet - po'boy sandwiches - Musical Legends Park

Steamboat Willie - Cafe Beignet - New Orleans

This little guy stopped by to see if we had anything to share. (That’s not bird poopy doopy on the table, by the way; it’s powdered sugar from beignets.)

Cafe Beignet bird

After dinner, we hightailed it away from Bourbon Street to some of the quieter streets. That’s when we spotted La Divina Gelateria (on St. Peter Street) and since neither of us had ever tried Italian ice cream before, we had to do it!

The gelato was silky soft, super creamy and dense, and the flavor was BAM! Have you ever tried gelato? Do it!

La Divina Gelato - New Orleans

The last thing on our agenda for the day was to try absinthe for the first time. The night before when on the Haunted History Tour, we’d seen a cozy little corner bar called Pirate’s Alley Cafe and Absinthe House, so that’s where we decided to go.

Pirate's Alley Cafe - Absinthe House

The absinthe fountain sits right on the bar which incidentally is fully pirate-themed (duh…the name of the place). It’s totally cheesy, but somehow feels right when on vacation.

absinthe fountain - Pirates Alley New Orleans

The bar maiden knew her stuff. She told us all about the history of absinthe, described the process of making it and warned us about the legend of the green fairy. (Absinthe is 100 proof. Yowza.)

making absinthe-Pirates Alley New Orleans

There’s a really chill vibe in the bar which made it a comfortable place to hang out, but my daughter and I took advantage of the cozy outdoor seating area in the alley. We enjoyed the summer evening as we slow-sipped our drinks (absinthe is best sipped, trust me).

Actually, we didn’t finish them completely, cuz we were all responsible and stuff. Or sleepy.

trying absinthe - Pirates Alley New Orleans

I love New Orleans!

Next up: Day Four

 

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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. Marcie W. says

    January 12, 2015 at 10:07 am

    I have never been to NOLA but am really dying to go. These attractions look fun and all of that food looks to die for!

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  2. Courtney says

    October 13, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Gosh I am so enjoying these posts! My hubby hates to fly so it’s likely we’ll never go unless we drive. I loveeee the butterfly garden 🙂 We had that at a zoo local to use but for some reason they closed it 🙁 So sad M never got to see it. I loved when they would fly all around.

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  3. Jenn @TheRebelChick says

    October 13, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans! It looks like you guys had an amazing time. I love gelato, so you totally sold me on that one. LOL!

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  4. Mellisa says

    October 13, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    This looks awesome! My kids would love to visit a place like the insectarium!

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  5. Leilani says

    October 13, 2013 at 3:04 am

    I hate cockroaches. I grew up in a tiny roach infested apartment. It was disgusting.

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  6. Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says

    October 12, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    It all looks fun, but I could quite happily skip that roach motel set up….GAG.

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  7. Angela says

    October 12, 2013 at 10:28 am

    My nieces and nephew would flip over that insectarium. I just cannot get over how much fun you had on this trip. I totally need to take my Mom for a weekend in New Orleans.

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  8. Colleen says

    October 12, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Looks like a great time. I have to totally agree with your assessment of a cockroach, even worse are the Palmetto bugs that are flying cockroaches. Unfortunately they are very common in FL. I would much rather stroll through the butterfly exhibit.

    That crocodile/alligator is quite odd looking agreed! New Orleans looks like a fun place where you can do a lot.

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  9. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    October 11, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    I visited New Orleans a while back and it was so amazing! I can’t wait to go back one day!

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  10. Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says

    October 11, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    your first few pics made me sooo hungry, mmmm breakfast….and then I scrolled down….no more hungry lol those are some BIG bugs

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  11. Kelsey Apley says

    October 11, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    I am SO jealous!! This looks like so much fun, and I love all the photo’s!! I love how they made a little cubby to stick your head in and get a really close up look! I love butterflies I think this would be so much fun to do!!!

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  12. Toni says

    October 10, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    NOLA food is just the best around!

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  13. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says

    October 10, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    How fun that you got to experience your NOLA trip with your daughter! Not sure I could have done the bugs though 🙂

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  14. Katie says

    October 9, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I coulda done without the bug pics 🙂 But the food looks amazing!

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  15. Fan R (Teddy Out Ready) says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Wonderful place, so many attractions in one spot. I like Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, my little one would be excited to be there, and explore insects and butterflies.

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  16. Almost Supermom says

    October 8, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    I have always wanted to go to New Orleans! It looks like you had a great day there 🙂 I’m bookmarking this so I have some ideas when I do get down there 🙂

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  17. Tara says

    October 8, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    OMG – I saw the roaches and wanted to die….lol What fun and I would total check out the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium! Looks fun!

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  18. Viccy H says

    October 8, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Wow that breakfast omelette looks amazing, and my 4yo son woukd adore the insectarium (I’m not so keen, heehee). Looks like you had a fantastic time xx

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  19. Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    The food looks amazing. I really love New Orleans and wish I visited more often.

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  20. 1955nurse says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    What a wonderful time you had! I’ve always wanted to go to the Audubon aquarium, & I’ve also always wanted to try Absinthe, it’s something you read about in the novels about pre-civil war NOLA! Thanks for the great post.

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  21. patricia says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    I think the bug displays would totally creep me out cause I am not a bug person. Looks like you had an amazing day though and it looks like an interesting place to visit. I just do not do well with creep crawlies.

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  22. Diane Sallans says

    October 8, 2013 at 11:47 am

    What a fabulous time – I knew about the food, but love those exhibits!

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  23. Slap Dash Mom says

    October 8, 2013 at 10:49 am

    So, a few things:

    I want that ice cream!

    The other food looks good, minus the meat. 🙂

    The bugs in the mini kitchen display gave me a panic attack. lol

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  24. Jasanna Czellar says

    October 8, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Looks like lots of fun! I’ve never been there but the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium look so fun!

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  25. Becca says

    October 8, 2013 at 10:44 am

    I love your posts about New Orleans because it is a city I love. I visited the aquarium when I was there and loved it, but now I wish I had gone to see the butterflies and insects. I can’t wait to read more!

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  26. [email protected] says

    October 8, 2013 at 10:40 am

    What a fun trip for you two! Great memories, for sure.

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  27. Cynthia C says

    October 8, 2013 at 10:28 am

    NOLA is a place I’ve always wanted to visit. Maybe I’ll get there some day if I’m lucky.

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  28. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says

    October 8, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Well, I saw the food and I was like, OOOHHH I want that food. THEN I see the bugs! ewww
    LOL

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  29. Deborah Wallin says

    October 8, 2013 at 6:46 am

    It looks like you a fun filled day with your daughter!

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  30. Ms. A says

    October 8, 2013 at 2:16 am

    I would have loved everything except the eating and only because eating makes me too sleepy to do any of the other stuff!

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  31. krystal kesson says

    October 8, 2013 at 1:21 am

    THAT food! Looks awesome! and love anything to do with animals. Seems like you had fun!

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  32. Melanie says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:24 am

    Oh my gosh! That is an amazing place! I like the picture where the bugs are in a “room” table and everything. Amazing place they put together

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  33. Robyn says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:18 am

    I have always wanted to go to New Orleans. These pics look great!

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  34. JulieK says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:16 am

    I’m SO jealous of your lovely travels!!! I LOVE those seahorses!! And the food looks delish!

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  35. Shell Feis says

    October 8, 2013 at 12:14 am

    This post needs a big warning on top about all of those bugs! YUCK! The rest of everything looks awesome, though!

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  36. Dawn says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Bird poppy doopy! Ha, love your terminology. Oh, and that eyeball did creep me out, as did the cockroaches! But I loved the penguins, butterflies and those funny pinkish looking bugs! Looks like you guys had tons of fun!

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  37. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    These are some great photos but this place would have creeped me out because I am deathly afraid of waterbugs. I love how they presented all of the exhibits though, it was very creative.

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  38. Sara Phillips says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    The omelette & home fries look DELICIOUS!!

    My boys would love the insectarium!! I don’t think we’ve ever been to one.

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  39. brett says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Gelateria. I love that word. I’ts awesome.

    I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans and your posts make me want to more!!

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  40. Cynthia L says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    Wow, it looks like you are having a good time on your vacation! Perfect amount of sights and great food. I love it that you are able to walk around and not have to travel far to see things. Can’t wait to hear more.

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  41. Amy Lynn Desrosiers says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    Looks like a very interesting trip! The food, and butterflies are so appealing! The roaches are creepy and scary lol!

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  42. Ashley - Embracing Beauty says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    Wow, what beautiful pictures! I feel like I’ve been there with you. I’d love to visit there for real some time!

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  43. noelle d says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    this makes me miss NOLA so much..i want to go back…
    and yeah.. that Absinthe is the devil 🙂 lol

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  44. Karen says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    I would have been seriously creeped out with the bugs, you are much braver than me

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  45. Christy Anderson says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    Looks like a wonderful time! I’d like to visit New Orleans now!

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  46. karen says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    Sounds and looks awesome.

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  47. Mariana says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Yummm… those pancakes look delish! Looks like you’re having a fabulous time in New Orleans 🙂

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  48. Anita Breeze says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    New Orleans is definitely on my bucket list! I am not a big fan of insects or scary white crocodiles, but I really like the look of some of the other places you visited. Thanks for the great photos!

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  49. brian miller says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    puffins!!!! they are so cool…the roach house is pretty nasty…and i have seen gators up close when i lived in florida….def will freak you out….

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  50. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    YUK YUK YUK to the bugs, but the animals are cute and I would DIE to walk around New Orleans! That little restaurant looks perfect!

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  51. Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    What a great trip… I had no idea that NOLA has SOOO many cool things.. Loved the butterfly.. the roaches are cool.. BUT don’t let them out.. super cool to look at, but still makes my skin shiver..lol… Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing the post and taking all of us on your trip… sure felt like it reading the story.

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  52. Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    This looks like an amazing day!! I would have loved that Aquarium but the rest of the trip looks fun too….and the food – YUM!!! Hope to visit there one day!!

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  53. April @Pixie Dust Savings says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Looks like you had a super fun day! You took amazing pictures! I felt just as if I sent the day with you!

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  54. Ari T. says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    The Audabon Aquarium of the Americas sounds like my kind of sanctuary. I love the aquatics and having lived near the Mississippi up north, I’d love to see the creatures from the southern end. I’ve had gelato before but one can never have enough, so I would definitely want to go to La Divina Gelataria! Thanks for sharing your adventures in attractions and food! NOLA has something for everyone!

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  55. Lolo says

    October 7, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    I totally love watching penguins too! They are so cute!!

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  56. Bobbi Burleson says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    I have wanted to go to New Orleans for so long!! You are making me so jealous!

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  57. Ave says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Those pancakes looks really delicious! I’m a big fan of aquariums, and Aquarium of the Americas seems like a place I would love!

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  58. Mally says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Very fun, but you and insects don’t mix!

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  59. Jennifer B says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Oh wow I am jealous!! Your food looked delicious and I’d love to see all of those insects too! I love love New Orleans, but I might be partial to it because that’s where I’m from originally! 🙂

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  60. Malia says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Great pictures, makes me want to go on vacation! Looks like you and your daughter are having a great trip!

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  61. eleni says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    Looks like you had a blast! I went a few years ago. I stayed across the street at the regular Marriott, I remember the restaurant had the best lobster mac & cheeses that I have ever had.

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  62. shaunie says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    that was an amazing da: great food and entertainment. would love to go other than in march

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  63. Sarah Bailey says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Wow that looks some amazing things to do and see – I have to admit I’m not a fan of cockroaches either but I probably would have been quite fascinated with them behind glass lol x

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  64. Shauna says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Oh my goodness, what fun. We have never been to New Orleans, but plan to! I will definitely bookmark this post for when we go. Thank you

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  65. JJ Caraway says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    My daughter took her children to the Aquarium in New Orleans and they had a blast. They visited Bass Pro Shop while there (my son in law just had to stop) and their was quite a bit to look at there as well. The food is great in New Orleans and I can’t leave without a few cannoli of course. Did your daughter enjoy the oysters?

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  66. lisa at two bears farm says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    I have never tried absinthe. Maybe that is for the b est. I am such a lightweight.

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  67. HilLesha says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I’ll admit the sight of the roaches would make me squeamish, but I wouldn’t mind visiting there!

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  68. Lisa says

    October 7, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    My kids would totally love the bug place!

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  69. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    My friend went to New Orleans on her honeymoon last year and she had such a great time. I never really thought about going before that, but now it’s on my bucket list!

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  70. Yona says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    OK..your daughter is gorgeous.
    I am all about the food and animals, but INSECTS…oh no…not me. I couldn’t do a museum like that.
    I love monarch butterflies though!

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  71. Amber Edwards says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    WOW! I want to come travel with you! You find the coolest places to visit! I want to see the sharks and all that food you ate.! Amazing!

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  72. brett says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    i’m going to have nightmares for weeks from that albino gator staring at me. thanks.

    🙂

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  73. Alissa Apel says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Roaches…they are all over there! That little house with them is pretty funny. Did you know that the Praying Mantis is related to them? Creepy!

    That trip looks wonderful!

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  74. Rachel says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Looks like a great trip. I have never been to New Orleans but have always wanted to check it out.

    I was going to ask if you saw the green fairy.

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  75. Theresa says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I always love hearing about your New Orleans trip! That city just sounds so full of activities, I’m not sure how one could ever grow bored there. Though the cockroach exhibit… yuck. I think I’ll skip that if I ever get to NO.

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  76. Vanessa: thequeenofswag says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    I’ve always dreamed of visiting New Orleans. Seeing your day makes me want to go even more.

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  77. Katherine Bartlett says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Wow, that sounds like an awesome day! Totally jealous!

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  78. Dana Rodriguez says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Looks like a great day! (minus the roaches lol)

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  79. Desiree H says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    MMM Jimmy J’s looks great! Ive never been to New Orleans, but I would love to go one day!

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  80. Ashley says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    You’re entire day looks like so much.. except the cockraoches. However the food looked drool worthy!

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  81. Matthew's Mom says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Sounds like a fun trip – good food and nice places to visit. My son would like the bugs and birds. 😉

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  82. Janeane Davis says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    NOLA is one of my favorite places to visit. I recognized many of the places you visited as locations near places I visited and ate when I was last there. I enjoyed seeing your beautiful photos.

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  83. Beeb says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    There is so much to say about this! First of all, my fiance would love the Insectarium and Aquarium so this would be a really fun day for us. Second, all the food looks sooo good and I love that you made friends with a little birdie while you were eating (And that the pic shows powdered sugar and not you-know-what). Finally, I was making absinthe Halloween cocktails this weekend! I NEED to go to NOLA!

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  84. Cathi says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:47 am

    Awesome mother and daughter time. Can I be a wee be envious? xoxo

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  85. Aisha Kristine Chong says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I agree.
    I am not a fan of cockroaches and I don’t think I’ll ever be.. it was a nice adventure overall though. 🙂

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  86. Pam says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:39 am

    What an absolutely wonderful day! Your really packed a lot in for one day and such good food. I loved this post and thank you for sharing these wonderful places to visit.

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  87. Susan says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:37 am

    What an amazing trip! I have visited new Orleans and we loved it. I would love to go back with my daughter one day, there are so many great things for kids too.

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  88. Colette S says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Your daughter is so lovely!
    Look at all that adventure! I would love to visit and be a tourist too sometime when I have $

    Have fun girl!

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  89. Jenny says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:27 am

    This looks AMAZING!! A trip that me and my gang would totally love! We’re all about bugs and nature over here! 🙂

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  90. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:20 am

    What a great day! That breakfast is making me hungry again and that albino croc is freaky!

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  91. Grace Hodgin says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:18 am

    I loved your photos. This looks like such a great places to visit from the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium to the places to eat. Loved this journey.

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  92. CiCi says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Gosh I wish I were with you there. Haven’t been there in years and your photos are wonderful, enticing us to want to be there.

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  93. Rosey says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:15 am

    If we ever get to go I’m going to come back and reference some of these places you’ve been noting. It sounds like there’s so much to see and do that’s awesome.

    The roaches… I can’t unsee the roaches. THOSE are one thing I don’t miss about living in a warm weather state. The ones in Florida were huge, lived in trees outside, and flew. Gah!

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  94. Jackie says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I’ve been waiting for the next post in this series! Sounds like a perfect trip really and I’m impressed that you tried Absinthe…. I’ve been a chicken about it!

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  95. Ellen Christian says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I would love to visit New Orleans some day but those bugs totally freak me out!

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  96. AmyLK says

    October 7, 2013 at 11:07 am

    I’m so glad you had an awesome vacation! Each day seems better than the last! I love reading about your adventures.

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  97. Dov Shapira says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I’d love to go there.
    I love the ocean life, it’s endless and beautiful

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  98. Debi says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:36 am

    I love NOLA. I have always wanted to be able to spend some vacation there.

    Reply
  99. Annemarie says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:32 am

    OMG New Orleans is one of the places on my bucket list. Lucky you – that breakfast looks so yummy… Hope to go one day!

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  100. Melissa Vosburgh says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I always love seeing your pictures ! It is like flipping through a magazine. What fun you have !

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  101. Pam says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Aw, now I am wanting to go back to Nola! It looks like you had an awesome time on your visit. We stayed for five days the last time I was there and still didn’t get to see everything I wanted/

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  102. Meghan @JaMonkey says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Butterflies I can handle cock roaches not so much. Looks like a lot of fun though!

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  103. Marika says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Wow some of these are gorgeous but some are downright scary lol

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  104. Patty says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:27 am

    There was some great art created under the influence of absinthe…

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  105. Le-an Lacaba says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Wow! What a great place to go to! Great food, great view, and great pics!

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  106. Nichol says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Ack I’ve never seen a cockroach and really could have gone another day without seeing one lol. Like you I adore seahorses. I did a huge project on them in 6th grade. They are fascinating creatures. Looks like you had a wonderful day 3 in NO!

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  107. Growing Up Madison says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:57 am

    I’ve never been to New Orleans but I’ve always wanted to visit. I see all the Mardi Gras and just want to go get my beads. 🙂 Seems like you all had fun. As for those roaches, I hate them and don’t think I would even have gone close to take a pic. Is that a pink grasshopper I see? That is truly unique, I’ve always only seen green.

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  108. Ruth Zankich says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:51 am

    I have never been to New Orleans or to a Insectarium. My son would flip over that. He loves bugs.

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  109. Sarah Elyce says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:51 am

    I love all the photos of the animals- including the insects and the albino! I’m a nature lover.

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  110. Virginia @thatbaldchick says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:50 am

    I shudder with you on the cockroaches. Blech. You did get some great pictures!

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  111. Kerri O says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:32 am

    The breakfast totally made me drool!
    My boys would love all the bugs, lol.
    Looks like you had a blast! I had no idea New Orleans had all of this. Guess I’d never really thought about it, I think New Orleans and just think Mardi Gras!

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  112. Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:25 am

    I WANT one of those Po Boys NOW! New Orleans is definitely close to my heart and a great place to visit and live. I miss it. Glad you had a great time. Now I’m home sick!

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  113. Daisy says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:57 am

    I’ve never been, but now that we live in Dallas, it is within driving distance, so we need to visit!

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  114. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:28 am

    New Orleans looks like such an amazing place to visit. It’s definitely on my bucket list.

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  115. Andrea Kruse says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:19 am

    Wow! What an amazing day. Not sure which attraction my family would love more – the aquarium or the bugs!

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  116. MizFitCarla says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:19 am

    I NEED TO GO.
    I have such a dear blogging friend there and IVE NEVER BEEN!

    Reply
  117. Terry (My Journey With Candida) says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:18 am

    I want to got to New Orleans… and we almost made it there last year… something happened though. I think some bad storms were coming through and we drove home to Pennsylvania like sissies.
    When I do make it there….. thanks to you, I will know where I wnat to go.

    I see you had your favorite traveling companion with you.

    Reply

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