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Well, I have mixed feelings about New Orleans. A lot of people I have talked to said it is dangerous, some have asked why I would want to go there, and I have read where they say to stay on the populated streets and if you find yourself on an empty street, turn around and go back. Maybe it is because we visited New Orleans during the day time. Maybe it is because we visited New Orleans during the week day. Although it was St. Patrick's day, I found New Orleans to be cleaner and safer than I expected. We did stay on the more populated streets and I kept my wallet in my front pocket and kept a close eye on Susan but at no time did I feel unsafe. For an area that goes through so much abuse, with Mardi Gras and all, it was clean and in good shape. We parked our car across the Mississippi from New Orleans and took the ferry, which also carries cars, across as suggested by the locals. They say it is too expensive to park in New Orleans, If you can find parking. It was $5 to park near the ferry and did not to appear to be a good area, the ferry was free. After crossing the river I noticed a large safe parking structure with plenty of open spaces in New Orleans for $13 a day. Although the car was OK, I think I would have felt better paying the extra money. Now I would imagine the weekends are a different story.
Along Bourbon Street there is an areas lined with souvenirs shops and an areas lined with bars and night clubs. Decatur Street is lined with mostly Hotels and Eating places. Canal Street has the Harris Casino and high end shops such as Sacs. The riverwalk is a nice shopping mall. There is pretty much something for everyone. You can take a carriage tour of the area or take the trolley around, but we found it no problem to walk. The tours will teach you more about the area and history but if you just want to look around just walk it.
We had a good time and may go back tomorrow to take the trolley over to the Garden district to look at some plantation homes.
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