Mardi Gras 2007 was a totally different experience for me as compared to 2006. Last year I was with about a dozen people who'd been doing New Orleans every year for 17 years, all tourists. This year I spent most of my time with locals. It was a much more mellow year for me...only got in Monday morning. But it was nice to spend a few extra days post-party mode and see what the city is like without the totaly insanity.
It was lovely strolling with Chi and Johnny and catching up. I also spent an evening with Louis and Madame, listening to jazz.
Here's a shot of me with the kids I was hanging out with,
a shot of my hosts, who conveniently live on the St. Anne's Parade route,
and a shot of me in my beribboned finery.
