Loose_Grip/Pete's photos with the keyword: Orleans

Is it a window or a wall? The New Orleans Superdome as seen from the Hyatt Regency. HWW to everyone. Have a great day.

New Orleans tramcar number 922 glides along the central reservation on St Charles heading through the Garden District towards downtown. When we lived here I either walked into the office or took this tram which was a real buzz, given the alternative commuting options. The subtropical nature of southern Louisiana is clear from this view. The palm trees thrived in the hot & humid climate. For a few weeks in January/February it could get cold as the weather fronts, normally stalled in the north of the state, pushed through. Then very occasionally even a frost was possible which killed the banana trees instantly although the palms were sturdier.

Jackson Square and St Louis Cathedral in New Orleans' French Quarter. The 18th century square was designed after the famous 17th-century Place des Vosges in Paris by the architect and landscape architect Louis H. Pilié. It is the site where in 1803 Louisiana was formally made United States territory after the Louisiana Purchase. HFF to everyone. Enjoy your weekend.