Farewell to New Orleans

 

I enjoyed every part of the French Quarter that we visited, but my favorite place was Jackson Square. I am sure many other people will choose this as their favorite spot, and it is really touristy, but it was definitely my favorite place. There are many reasons why I chose this as my favorite spot. First, it is simply beautiful. The St. Louis Cathedral, the Presbytere, and the Cabildo are structures that were designed with such fine details. With the cathedral in the middle and the Presbytere and Cabildo on each side of it, it creates symmetry that is very pleasing to the eyes. The grounds in the middle of the square are well kept, and the fountain adds to the beauty of it all. The next reason why Jackson Square is my favorite spot is because of the atmosphere and the people. There is usually always music being played, either by someone playing an instrument, out of a speaker, or even both. The tarot and palm readers also add to the atmosphere. Part of me wanted to believe that they were the real deal, so it gave a sense of magic and mystery. Lastly, I cannot forget the artists. The artists were all very kind, and the art hanging on the fence surrounding the center of the square was always intriguing. Every artist's style was unique, and it was awesome to talk to them about their work.
I will miss Jackson Square and all of New Orleans very much. I hope to be back, and I would absolutely love to be married down in New Orleans. There is something about the French Quarter that feels magical, whether it be the music, art, buildings, food people, or every one of those things put together. I have already been telling people to visit New Orleans someday. I even told my cousin and my boyfriend that I want to come back down to New Orleans with them because I know they would love it just as much as I do.

Art in Jackson Square

I would describe New Orleans to someone who wants to visit as somewhere unlike any other place in the United States. To me, it had a more European feel than what you would picture a major city in the United States to be. I have been trying to describe my experiences to my family, but the best way to explain it to them is through the pictures that I took. The small streets, the smaller buildings in the French Quarter, the music, the art, and practically everything else in the French Quarter is something that you must experience and see to believe that this place exists in the United States. I would recommend New Orleans to anyone who has the slightest interest in history. New Orleans predates the United States, so the history there is fascinating. There is something in New Orleans for everyone. Whether is be food, music, art, history, haunting, architecture, or drinking, New Orleans has it all. And, to top it all off, there are friendly people there every step of the way.