I like to challenge myself and I like to try new things.

Jessica Lucas

Question What Can you buy in New Orleans for 55 cents???

We took an Uber into NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) and our first stop was Jackson Square. The city was still hopping with left over partiers from the night before. It is Mardi Gras season after all.

Jo started the day with a check list….

  1. Beignets at the original Café du Monde
  2. Try Seafood Etouffee (Cajan/Creole)
  3. Jambalaya for Steve
  4. Try a Praline
  5. Try a King Cake
  6. Eat Gumbo
  7. Drink at Pat O’Brien’s
  8. Listen to Jazz Music
  9. Take the Trolley
  10. Take a photo at Jackson Square
  11. Lastly, to try a local beer

So, we started the day with Beignets and Jazz Music at Café du Monde. The Beignets were heavenly!  (✓✓)

We explored the city-love the French quarter! The architecture and the vibe and walked Bourbon Street; collected no beads!

We had lunch on a roof-top café, Mambo’s, and it was wonderful 25-degree weather. Had the taste of NOLA platter: (Etouffee, Jambalaya, Gumbo, and Andouille Smoked Sausage) Wow they love there spices here, needed the local Abita Beer to tone it down. (✓✓✓✓)

Now the Pralines, they were more like a fudge – I was hoping for a brittle texture. (✓)

Next the hunt for a local brewery : but to no avail. However Pat O’Brien’s was top notch. Steve had their famous Hurricane; after sending the first drink back and Jo tried the rainbow and loved it! (✓)

Next the trolley to the Garden District. Well, the Garden District is quite the contrast to Bourbon Street. We took the trolley the full length to the end. (✓) NOT the thing to do with a full bladder.

Now to answer the question: 55 cents gets you a small soft drink at Burger King and a token to use the bathroom!