Comments on: New Orleans – Architecture to Swoon Over By Elaine Calloway

By: Sandra Elzie

Sandra Elzie — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:03:53 +0000

I LOVE different architecture! I love New Orleans, Savannah, the antebellum homes of the South, so you can well imagine I go crazy in places overseas.

Great article.

By: Atalie Andressen

Atalie Andressen — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:54:40 +0000

Elaine, great blog. I visited my home town in September last year with five of my cousins for research of family and to show the westerners in my family my beautiful city. We did tour the areas around St. Charles avenue one rainy day following a guide book. We also visited the grave site of our family in St Vincent de Paul 2 cemetery. That was the only place that we felt was not safe to go. My city is worth the trip driving or flying either way don’t miss the opportunity. Do not go for Mardi Gras unless you love crowds of drunken out-of-towners. My favorite time is May, September, and Oct.
Go to Muriel’s bar and get the Fleur de Lis coctail.

By: Caroljane Foster

Caroljane Foster — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:56:07 +0000

Beautiful blog Elaine, and what a nice tribute to a beautiful and fascinating city! The folks in New Orleans are certainly survivors!

By: hildie McQueen

hildie McQueen — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:06:00 +0000

I loe architecture. When I go downtown Savannah or Charleston, I take tones of pictures of the buildings, gates and beautiful balconies. Nice post.

By: Robin Weaver

Robin Weaver — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:28:46 +0000

Very interesting stuff, Elaine.

By: Anna Doll

Anna Doll — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:57:35 +0000

I haven’t been to New Orleans in years. I love the architecture, the quaint shops and, especially, the food! How long of a driving trip is it from Atlanta?

By: Connie Gillam

Connie Gillam — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:52:14 +0000

Elaine-

New Orleans has long been one of my favorite cities. My YA novel takes place there. And yes, the architecture tells a history all its own.

I was in Wilmington, NC this week and the antebellum houses remind me a lot of New Orleans.

By: Elaine Calloway

Elaine Calloway — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:35:54 +0000

Hey Pam,

Thanks for the comment. I wouldn’t say the whole Garden District is unsafe for tourists, I just wouldn’t spend a lot of time leisurely walking around, particularly in certain areas. Better to see some of those homes from the comfort of your car w/air conditioning in the humid New Orleans setting! LOL.

Yes, NOLA is a great place to visit – I am going in 2 weeks!

Elaine

By: Pam Asberry

Pam Asberry — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:54:07 +0000

What a beautiful post, Elaine! I had no idea that the Garden District is unsafe for tourists. Thanks for the travel tip! I really want to visit NOLA again SOON.

By: Elaine Calloway

Elaine Calloway — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:12:48 +0000

Hey Maxine,

Thanks for commenting! Wow, your nephew is moving there? Yes, it will be great to have a place to stay when you visit!

Moving there in summer, though. Wow. One thing I will say about NOLA – it is *humid* in the summertime. Much like South Carolina. So make sure they drink plenty of water if they are moving/carrying boxes in the heat.

I love going back to visit. Sadly, the economy isn’t great for most jobs, but some have found a niche there. I love going back to visit and see folks and all the scenery though :0

thanks again for stopping by!