Day 6 & 7:
New Orleans, Louisiana was a great stop! Day 6 we arrived in NOLA and went straight to the blues and BBQ festival. It was a warm day, everyone sat in the grass festival style, and the music was to die for! So much harmonica and the crowd brought great energy.
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View from our spot in the grass at the festival of Otis Clay with his harmonica. |
There was something magical about this city, the art, the food, the history, and architecture that was so inspiring for me this weekend. To be honest, I've been slightly nervous about searching for a new job. I've watched some of my friends struggle to find a job and I have not been looking forward to starting the struggle again myself. Seeing all the art this weekend at the festival made me realize that being in between "formal jobs" means I actually have some free time to start painting again and explore photography. I need to remain positive and view this as a journey not a struggle.
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Food at the blues festival: barbeque ribs, steamed greens, and corn pudding. Delicious! |
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Powerful art inspired post Hurricane Katrina. Holly was my favorite artist at the festival. |
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Best hat at the blues festival in New Orleans. |
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Beautiful art at the festival. This was the artists representation of the oil spill, and the consequences still to come of the dispersant BP released into the Gulf. You can see more of Holly's work here. |
Day 7:
We spent exploring the city before heading out on the road again......
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Which way to the French Quarter?! |
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Cafes on a side street. |