Whenever I think of a city, I think
of the insanely busy places I’ve been, such as Chicago, New York City, and
Atlanta. I think of skyscrapers and tons of vehicles, long pauses in traffic
while waiting for pedestrians, and costly cuisine ($30 margaritas). There is a
potential to get trampled in Times Square! There is almost too much to try to
take in while visiting places like this. I remember being amazed that people
have children and pets in New York City, because it is such an adventure (or
ordeal), to get out and get to work, school, or the grocery store. Of course,
the people living there are used to it, but for me, it was somewhat exhausting.
I enjoyed getting further out, into some of the other boroughs, and being able
to slow down to really get a feel for the lifestyles and cultures of people
living there.
I remember driving on a five lane highway in Atlanta
and having anxiety over how fast the cars were moving, how close they would get
to my vehicle, and how difficult it was to determine when my exit was coming up
since there were so many, going in so many different directions. I decided a
long time ago that I could never live in a city like that, but it is enjoyable
to visit and quickly realize how many new experiences are available in areas
like that, compared to my very rural setting where people struggle to find things
to do on a regular basis.
I have been to New Orleans, but I am
so anxious to really learn about the history and culture that makes up the
city. I felt that New Orleans was much calmer than some of the other busier
cities I had visited. I absolutely love the real estate and architecture,
especially all of the balconies in the French Quarter, that hold the most
gorgeous floral arrangements that give the area such a romantic feel. I cannot
wait to visit Jackson Square again and take note of the artwork and music. We
had some great food in New Orleans, but I am really looking forward to the food
tour to really experience some NOLA staple dishes. I am also really looking
forward to the Ghost Tour we have planned. I think that the Voodoo presence in
New Orleans is extremely interesting but I am only familiar with a small amount
of information from movies and television shows that depicted witches in New
Orleans hundreds of years ago.
My last trip was in the summer
time, so I am interested to see what New Orleans might be like in the winter. It
was stifling hot in June of 2014, but we still managed to walk almost ten miles
per day. I am looking forward to walking through the city with less of a chance
of heat exhaustion! I am imagining that the street artists and musicians will
still be set up throughout the city, even if there is a chill in the air, so we
will still get to experience all of the multicultural aspects of New Orleans.
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