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Riding the Trolley in New Orleans
What an adventure it was! We missed our stop, but enjoyed the longer ride anyway. Ended up having lunch at the Whole Foods market (which might have been our best meal, New Orleans may be known for good food, but NOT so good vegetarian food) and taking a pleasant walk down Magazine Street (although Grandma Sandy might refer to it as the death march down Magazine Street!) :)

The New Orleans Aquarium
We started off the day with the Imax movie, then headed upstairs to pet the rays and shark (which was the highlight!!). Of course, kissing the seahorse, checking "Nemo", the sea stars and the white alligator were big hits too. What a great time we had!!

Another favorite from our trip, just me and my girl

Mardi Gras World
What fun Emma and I had at Mardi Gras World. We got to see how the floats for the parades were made, try on costumes, eat king cake and best of all (for Emma at least) get more beads!! :)

Warm enough for a dip in the outdoor pool! :)

Being silly on the ferry across the big muddy river

My favorite picture from our trip!
Emma loved this mask we bought at the French market. She earned quite a few smiles and complements as she sported it for several walks (and even to dinner one night).

Steam Boat Ride down the Mississippi River

We had a great time at the zoo in New Orleans!
The white tigers and white alligator were cool; but it was even cooler to pet the turtles, rat, hedgehog, chinchilla, and huge tortoise! We also didn't mind the nice warm sunshine either!!