The day started when Kim sent Spencer in to wake us up – a favorite task of any 2 year …
Category: New Orleans_18-02
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Where are you going to go when it’s cold and dreary in Boise? How about New Orleans. This Road Scholar trip was a great introduction to this fascinating city.
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Day 7 – 2/23 – Leaving the Crescent
Following breakfast we had one last class – a review of Carnival. Our instructor: t talked about traditions and presented …
Day 6 – 2/22 – We took a nap
We start this morning with a look at some of the artwork that has been gracing us this week: This …
Day 5 – 2/21 – More of the same
Following breakfast this morning we had a lecture on the architectural history of New Orleans. Then we got on the …
Day 4 – 2/20 – Literature and Music
First of all, we’re fine. We got back to our room really late this evening so I’m still downloading pictures. …
Day 3 – 2/19 – History and Katrina
After breakfast we gathered in the conference room where our coordinator, Mary Lyn, gave us marching orders for the day. …
Day 2b – 2/18 – Mardi Gras World
Mardi Gras World is a warehouse down by the river that is the base of operations (and storage) for the …
Day 2 – 2/18 – Around about town
The first “official” function today was “check-in” with the local Road Scholar coordinator at 4:00 this afternoon. That left much …
Day 1 – 2/17 – On the Road Again
Since we were flying at a civilized hour we had time this morning to take care of the “leaving on …