Trip to NOLA 4

 It really was an early start as we had to be on the road by just after seven. We said fond farewells and thanked I&M for they wonderful hospitality and gave Fergie a hug before setting out. We set up the Garmin, but all we needed to do was get on to and stay on I-78. The traffic built up and at times we were moving fairly slowly, but at least moving. All was OK until we got near the airport, and although we could see the road, Garmin seemed utterly confused and at one point we were in danger of entering the Hudson tunnel. Just escaping on to the last exit we were able to 'go round again' and this time, with Garmin unplugged we got ourselves to the rental returns. Then it was plain sailing to our terminal and the flight to >New Orleans. When we landed we collected the bags and headed off to the bus area. D was working, but we sent a text to say we had arrived. Then one came back to say that he would come for us, but we were already on the bus, so we sent him back. The bus took us to the Intercon, just across the street from One Shell Square and as we were ordering a sandwich D appeared and stayed while we ate. Then he showed us where the French Quarter is and had a coffee with us before arranging to meet up at 5pm.

Some of the old street signs we saw.

There were street performers everywhere.

And just a few of the hanging signs.  

He swung the van by the Intercon and collected us and the bags and we were soon off to the house. As it was now dark, he put on the lights to welcome us - it looks very pretty and the Adirondack style chairs on the front porch are very welcoming. After a quick tour, D walked us down the road to the Creperie for supper. It was mobbed and we had the last free table for a while. 

Delicious savoury and sweet crepes were consumed, then we took a different route back to the house. We saw where we would catch the streetcar tomorrow and D pointed down the street to Il Posto, their favourite Italian coffee shop and restaurant. Then when we got back, just a few final instructions and arrangements for meeting for lunch tomorrow before it was bedtime.