Tropical Storm Isaac Heads to New Orleans

I have been to New Orleans and boy, this place has not fully recovered from the devastation brought by Hurricane Katrina and in few hours, Tropical Storm Isaac will directly hit this place. What a coincidence because exactly 7 years ago ( Aug 29, 2005), Hurricane Katrina hits hard New Orleans.

The threat of TS Isaac grows by the minute and I hope the people living in the coastal areas of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana take the warning seriously.

I saw the news just a minute ago showing HardRock Biloxi sign which says "We are open and Rooms Available". The Beach Boulevard area in Biloxi is not the safest place to check in especially when TS Isaac is heading that way.

The house of my late father-in-law was one of the houses which was completely destroyed during Hurricane Katrina. It was a scary situation but, thank God, there was no one in the house. They went to Mobil Alabama.

All our relatives in Mississippi are already bracing for the TS Isaac. My sis-in-law lived near the beach so; she told us that she will be going to her sister who lives inland.

Anyway, I hope the storm will weaken and that everyone will be safe.

The French Quarter

This is the Margarita Ville building in French Quarter, New Orleans. This is nearby the French Market area. I never went inside because most of the buildings are bar and restaurant or stores and gift shoppe.

Each stablishments have their own strategies of inviting customers to their restaurants. Most of them give out food samplings. There's no one here outside but, accross the road people are on the line waiting for their tables. The taste of the food matters a lot.

Visiting New Orleans

Visiting the largest city of Louisiana was a different experience for me. The city is full of charm and the culture is very interesting. The picture below was taken nearby French Quarter, it's a world renowned place because it's the oldest neighborhood of New Orleans. See the old building design? That's common in this place. Big buildings in New Orleans can be seen as you get closer to the city and it looks grand.Here's one of their busy streets and mostly it is one way, a bit confusing so; arm yourself with a map.Make sure that when you visit New Orleans, you should park in a safe parking lot and do not leave valuable things inside and that includes GPS.They have a huge crowded shopping mall, full of tourists located nearby the Harrah's Hotel.There are hotels and casino in the area but, most of them are expensive per night. Since we live nearby just less than 2 hours, so we really did not stay in the hotel.I love this city specially walking on the French Quarter and play the slot machines at Harrah's. There's another world in that hotel and you should check it out. Their buffet was unbelievable! So many food to choose from at affordable price.On the next visit, I would like to attend the mass in the Catholic Church. You should see it. The design inside the church is truly the work of art.Visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras and you will be amazed how grand it is!Street performers are so many so, if you request them to play for you, you are obliged to give something. Most of them are demanding so, better not ask. Just a tip though.