Tag Archives: LA

The Cabildo, witness to history

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Tim

If these walls could talk… I don’t usually walk around personifying historic buildings and wishing they could talk to me. But every now and then I think how cool it would be if buildings could speak about the events they … Continue reading →

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Last battle against Britain

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Tim

The iconic view of New Orleans includes the dramatic statue of Andrew Jackson on a rearing horse, the St. Louis Cathedral rising in the background. The statue commands  the surrounding park, Jackson Square, named for the man who became a hero … Continue reading →

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The Garden District in New Orleans

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Tim

I love to explore historic neighborhoods and to me, the historic core of any city is usually most fascinating. While in New Orleans recently I took a walking tour of the French Quarter, the oldest part of that city.  However, … Continue reading →

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Houmas House, a Louisiana plantation

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Tim

Our tour guide warned us, “This will not be your traditional tour.” She had my attention. We were ready to walk into a stately plantation home on the banks of the Mississippi River about 45 minutes west of New Orleans. … Continue reading →

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Places to eat in New Orleans

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Tim

I just returned from a short trip to New Orleans and since the city is well-known for its culinary goodness, I dutifully did my part to eat in as many restaurants as possible. Many restaurants in the old part of … Continue reading →

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