For me, and certainly many others, New Orleans is a very special place. Much like New York, it offers the best and worst of things that are human nature. But NOLA does it (like NYC) in it's own special way. I was there in the days after Katrina and saw this magnificent city nearly die. But it didn't die. In fact, as I can attest after 4 incredible days in The Crescent City, New Orleans is, indeed, in good health. In the coming days I will share some of the hundreds of photos that I made and share some insight as to why it is one of the most intoxicating (no pun intended) cities on the planet.
Here are the first of a series of photos that I will be sharing. Of course, I intended to relax and, so, never used my 35 mm. Instead I wound up taking over 300 with my little point and shoot. So, as not overwhelm you or ME (it takes a lot to get these photos to this stage!), I'll do them in a series over the next few days.
The wild street scene on a Saturday night on Frenchman St. - sort of NOLA's East Village.
The noise of Frenchman St. is contrasted by the solitude of this lone violin player on Royal St. in the Quarter.
The interior and exterior of NOLA's oldest and one of its most elegant restaurants, Antoine's
It's hard to believe that the serenity of Antoine's is just a few blocks from the madness of Bourbon St. But that's why I love NOLA. You are ALWAYS surprised.
This being the South, football is KING! And on this night they were partying in the streets (literally) when #1 LSU beat #2 Alabama. This party was in the Warehouse District.
The Oldest Catholic Cathedral in the US, St. Louis as seen from Jackson Park.
The tomb of a voodoo priestess with offerings left by admirers at the ancient and wonderful St. Louis Cemetery on the edge of the quarter. 
Graffiti adorns the tomb
Another voodoo grave with offerings.
Cat at the grave of a high ranking voodoo priestess.
Some of the offerings left to curry favor with the dead.
A voodoo priestess' crypt show graffiti left by worshipers.
A very spiritual place.
Street graffiti on Frenchman St.
A classic NOLA home on Frenchmen St.
NOLA is a light rough around the edges sometimes. And that's why we like it!
A woman shops for fresh produce at the French Market.
Ordering the best Muffaletta's on the planet at the Central Grocery.
One of the hundred of antique shows in the Quarter.
"Dust Graffiti"!
One of the many incredible street performers in the quarter. He was absolutely still even in this awkward pose!
The Corn Stalk House. Check out the rail and you'll see why.
Classic New Orleans architecture at Jackson Square.
Cat strolls the French Market.
Napoleon's House. Now a nice little tavern/restaurant, it's the Napoleon House because it was actually being negotiated to have Napoleon stay there for his exile.
Nothing like a piping hot cup of Joe at 2 a.m. in the Clover Grill!
Or the best greasy cheeseburger cooked under the hubcap of an AMERICAN car!
Finger-licken' good. Yep, the begnets at Cafe DuMonde are irresistible!
Cat takes a breather at the Corn Stalk House.
A pensive moment over a cup of Joe at Stella's.
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