Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Sunday in New Orleans

What a great day it was.  We left the campground early to get to Café du Monde.  We, of course, ordered coffee and beignets, a must while in New Orleans!  Hmm-hmm good!

Then it was off to Mass at St. Louis Cathedral.  It was an interesting liturgy with wonderful music from its large pipe organ.  One thing that stands out to me were the prayers, those request that are made usually for the sick and elderly and the clergy.  These seemed to be much more specific for a reduction in violence, and understanding of loss and misfortune that can only came after a city has been devastated by a catastrophic event.  Hurricane Katrina is still there under the surface.
After Mass we headed for the steamboat Natchez for a Jazz Brunch Cruise.  The day was perfect for a cruise down the Mississippi.  The jazz trio provided some great tunes to accompany the wonderful buffet.  We enjoyed to food, the music, the sights and sounds of the river.

What a great day!