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10 Cities, 100 Discoveries: 2 – Mardi Gras
Someone famous said, “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” For me, it’s a new way of seeing things, or as Carrie, from Sex and the City said it’s reminding myself that, “[Everything] is just a plane ride way.” Besides, what would the journey, 1 Year, 10 Projects, 100 Discoveries, be without travel, or more specifically, 10 unique cities. This post is part of that project. You can see all 10 Cities here and the entire project here. Enjoy the ride, I sure am!
While my second time to New Orleans aka NOLA wasn’t better than my first, it was just as good. I mean, you can’t really get any better then perfection 
I can’t decide if I love the quaintness of the city or if I just love it because my two best friends in the whole universe live there. And, let’s be honest, I’d love anywhere they were, even if it was hut in the middle of the African desert. Nevertheless, the WHO DAT loving town holds a special place in my heart.
Admittedly, my second time to NOLA was slightly more subdued. On my first trip, we did the touristy Bourbon street party and so this time, we skipped it, opting for an Abita Pub Crawl and fancy dinner. But fear not, both times we took in lots of amazing fried doughy goodness at Cafe Du Monde.
The best part of the trip? Mardi Gras World. Wow! What an experience. Here, you can learn the history of Mardi Gras parades and see the floats being made. We spent several hours taking pictures with the floats and giant props – everything from King Kong to Nemo to a giant bathtub of bubbles. We also learned that to ride a float costs anywhere between $2,000 and $50,000+! And, if you want to be “king” of one of the floats, that costs upwards of $50,000. Even before that, we wanted to ride on one. After hearing the costs, we were determined to do it. So… we did (even though you’re not allowed). Luckily, there were three of us – one to play lookout, one to take pictures and one to ride the floats. The three of us took turns doing all three “jobs”.
The outcome? An unforgettable experience in an unforgettable town with unforgettable friends.
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