dawn

 Walking out of the hotel, on my way to the famed Cafe du Monde.

A miracle of no line! 

Happy birthday brekkers!!!  (and I've edited this twice and it still skews sideways; ah well, they were delish!!!!)  Nothing like freshly fried dough to kick off another year of life and health.

Christmas tree up on the levee (this was where I stood to take the photo of the cathedral.)

Stunning sunrise over Lake Pontchartrain.  Wish I'd been able to capture the three egrets taking off against these colours.

 

Sweet barista warmed up my brownie lunch.  (while Nawlins is famed for food--there is not much there for vegetarians.  Plan ahead.)

 

Leaving the Fleur de Lys for the Lone Star.  

A most excellent birthday adventure!