Went to mass at St. Maria Goretti in New Orleans East. The area is slow to rebuild from Katrina, but the Parish was lively and friendly. Despite what Republicans would have us believe, New Orleanians are survivors. The parishioners are energetic, friendly, and committed to their parish church .
All of this in the midst of boarded-up businesses and neglected public facilities. These folks have pulled themselves up by their bootstraps and without a lot of help from government. They enthusiastically rebuild despite the blight around them.
Slowly meandered Uptown. Tried to get to Magazine Street, but mostly sat in traffic. Arrghh! We finally parked in the Garden District and walked to Magazine. Saw Thoth on the way.
Principessa has been wanting to go to Sucre, a patisserie. Matthew and I brought her there for her Valentines day treat, French macaroons. The macaroons were okay, but Matthew’s Sour Cherry Champagne Sorbet was exquisite.
Magazine Street is a wonderful place. We could spend days just wandering around.
Watched Bacchus in the Garden District. The people around us were extremely nice. New Orleans was absolutely ebullient this Carnival season. Here's a video and a picture:
Went back to the harbor just in time for the weather to change. Winds were quite gusty, and we rocked and rolled all night long. Principessa said the wind in the boats’ rigging sounded like a hurricane, and her sleep was restless.
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