All is right with the world

I made it to New Orleans after blowing a tire about halfway. Thanks to a nice trucker named Scott I was back on the road in less than 20 mins. Christy got in about an hour after I did and we talked and caught up. It'll be so nice to have a car buddy for the next long drive. And a party buddy in NOLA!
We're staying at Christy's husband's aunt's house (that's a mouth full) two minutes away from the trolley to the French quarter. Beautiful neighborhood. We went on a swamp tour which was so great. I learned alligators love marshmallows and are a lot squishier to hold than I had thought. It was the perfect afternoon for a trip down the bayou. We got Po Boy sandwiches, shrimp and oyster combo, which were good but I don't think I'll need another anytime soon. For dinner we went to Luke, which was THE BEST crawfish bisque that has ever been made. Amazing. Then came Bourbon Street. We stopped in a bar where a woman was singing oldies songs- absolutely amazing. Then I got a Huge Ass Beer (I had to hold it with 2 hands for a while) and continued to walk down the road. I love the lack of open container law! We met a giant horse named Willie, watched drunk college students weave down the road, and I was hit in the head 3 times with beads (I was just minding my own business in case you're wondering).
We ended our night out with an 80's music coverband, who we loved! Who can deny late night 80's rock? We meant to call it an early night, however didn't make it home to almost 3am. Great first night in NOLA.