Samedi Gras

Saturday morning was brisk and beautiful. Slipped the moorings at about 9 am, then sailed solo from Bayou Castine in Mandeville to Southshore Harbor Marina in New Orleans, about 20 miles. First time I had sailed Bliss solo.

Winds were light, so motorsailing was the best option. Made about 4 kts, arriving about 2 pm. Principessa and Matthew drove across the Causeway and were waiting when I got there.



Secured the boat then tried to make our way to Orleans Avenue to meet Don & Angela and Steve & Regina and their kids. The roads were already blocked, and we were hungry. We went over to Oak Street and picked up barbecue at a place called Squeal.

Meandered around New Orleans until we found open roads to get us close to the parade. Met up with our friends just as Endymion had started to roll by, and Matthew got his first taste of “real” Mardi Gras.

Principessa shot some video of a float and her finger:





Went back to the boat for a good night’s rest.