cane river

  Madewood photo and copyright belong to MSMcCarthy Photography.   Used with express permission.   Do not repost without photographer's permission. Years ago my mom and I traveled to New Orleans together.  It was August. It was hot.  It was humid.  It was wonderful.  We did all of the touristy things you are supposed: took a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar, had dinner at Mulate's, walked the French Quarter, had a Hurricane (or two) at Pat O's, Mint Juleps at Maison Bourbon Jazz Club, went on a riverboat dinner cruise, enjoyed beignets at Cafe du Monde, and went on a plantation tour.  Oh the plantation tour!  I was so excited when my mom told me she booked a tour of real life plantations.  Just like in Gone With the Wind.  I'm a city girl - all I know of ... [Read More]