Off to a busy day here in New Orleans! Made our way to the Cafe du Monde branch which is located in the River Walk mall. Got some coffee and hot, fresh beignets and sat outside enjoying the river view with the boats and barges moving, as we ate. Soon it was time to board our riverboat, the Creole Queen for our tour. She was conveniently docked right near us! Got on board and found a seat outside where we later met Wendell who was our guide as w...

Started the day in our beautiful room at the Peabody Hotel. Got ready to leave (boo-hoo), and decided to go downstairs to the restaurant for breakfast. Had the best French toast I ever had ( can see why it is their specialty ) and some delicious French pressed coffee. But unfortunately it is a bit of a ride to New Orleans. Will be back some day, as there was much we didn't get to experience. Soon made it into Mississippi as Memphis is quite c...