The Saints Go Marching In

What a day to arrive in New Orleans! We came into town yesterday afternoon, just before the playoff game at the Superdome. When we made these plans, we had no idea the Saints would be in the playoffs, say nothing of being at home. Nor were we conscious of the fact that this team has NEVER been to the Superbowl. (Kinda makes me feel better about the Lions) The game was fun to watch. We caught the first half during dinner, then walked back to our hotel to watch the second half. As soon as that last field goal was kicked, the crowds streamed onto Bourbon Street, by the thousands. We could hear the reaction from our room a block away! It was quite a party (something akin to the Mardi Gras itself), and lasted well into the night.

Today we went to the New Orleans School of Cooking for a class. We learned how to make red beans and rice, cornbread, pecan pie and pralines. We got to eat everything they demonstrated, and we left full and happy. Then we walked the city for the rest of the afternoon.

Tomorrow, we are golfing (can't let this great weather go to waste) then having dinner at Emeril's restaurant in the French Quarter.