Well Kitty can cross off New Orleans from her bucket list.
We decided to stay two nights in Baton Rouge so we could visit Oak Alley Plantation and Kitty could see New Orleans. We drove down to the Plantation which is a National Historic Landmark which began with the trees. In early 1700's an unknown settler planted 28 evenly spaced oak trees in two rows leading to his humble cottage towards the mighty Mississippi River. In 1839 a wealthy Creole sugar cane planter built this spectacular mansion. The opulence of the home has been authentically restored to its original grandeur. We took the tour, walked the grounds, had the famous Mint Julep on the veranda. Then we walked on top of the Levee and viewed the Mississippi River.
We then drove to New Orleans and spent the day walking around the French Quarter and had lunch at the famous "Court of Two Sister's Restaurant out in the courtyard. Of course we had to have Beignets (french donuts) at Cafe Du Monde.
Tomorrow we will drive to San Antonio, Texas.
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