Tag Archives: New Orleans
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
When I read Anne Rice’s novel, The Witching Hour, I wanted to jump on the next flight to New Orleans. Her descriptions of the marvelous city convinced me it was a place I would fall in love with. And I … Continue reading
Celebrating Away From Home
Today is the 4th of July in the States. Even though we live in London, we still try to celebrate all the American holidays. Tonight we’ll lift a glass in a salute to the US. Instead of having one travel … Continue reading
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Tagged America, American Cities, American Holidays, American Writers, Boston, Boston Red Sox, Colorado, Concord, Connecticut, Fenway Park, Fort Collins, Fourth of July, Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Hartford, Horsetooth Mountain Park, Jackson Square, Louisa May Alcott, Louisiana, Mark Twain, Massachusetts, Mississippi River, Nathaniel Hawthorne, New Orleans, New York City, Old North Bridge, Salem, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, The House of the Seven Gables, The United States, Walden Pond
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Travel Photo of the Day (March 25)
Posted in Travel, Travel Photos
Tagged 1897, 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Garden District, History, Humor, Life, Louisiana, New Orleans, Photo, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo
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Travel Photo of the Day (November 23)
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Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Derelict Buildings, Graffiti, Louisiana, New Orleans, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo
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Travel Photo of the Day (November 20)
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Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Garden District, Irish Legends, Louisiana, New Orleans, Photography, Pot of Gold, Rainbows, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo
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Travel Photo of the Day (October 30)
Earlier today I posted a review of Interview of the Vampire. In my review I mentioned that I visited New Orleans after reading Rice’s wonderful descriptions of the city. Here’s one of my photos. This city has a vibe that is hard … Continue reading
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Tagged 50 Year Project, Anne Rice, Blog, Blogging, Cities, Interview with the Vampire, Jazz, Life, Louisiana, Music, New Orleans, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Vibe
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Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Before getting to my review I would like say my thoughts are with those who are dealing with Sandy. Please stay safe. After reading King’s vampire story, ‘Salem’s Lot, I decided to reread Anne Rice’s contribution to vampire novels. Her … Continue reading
Travel Photo of the Day (September 23)
Aren’t these trees cool? When I saw them, I started to think of ghosts and haunted houses. By the way, Anne Rice, the author, lived in the house behind the trees. I wonder if she felt the same way. Of … Continue reading
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Tagged 50 Year Project, Anne Rice, Authors, Garden District, Ghosts, Inspiration, Life, Literature, Louisiana, Nature, New Orleans, Photography, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photo, Trees, Writers
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Travel Photo of the Day (September 3)
While in New York City last week I met a delightful couple from New Orleans. They were worried about their friends and family back home since Hurricane Isaac was approaching their wonderful city. A few years ago I had the … Continue reading
Travel Photo of the Day (May 5)
When I visited New Orleans a couple of Decembers ago the weather was really cold. I didn’t mind too much, but many of the locals I spoke to apologized that the weather wasn’t that great. I found it funny. And … Continue reading
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Tagged Louisiana, Mississippi River, Nature, New Orleans, Photography, River, The United States, Travel Blog, Travel Photo
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50 Year Project 