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Location Date Fri, 20 September 2013
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Another eventful, once in a lifetime day today. Started off with a walking tour of the French quarters of New Orleans, which is the part that has kept its original French heritage. We had a gander at the French market, which is the oldest market in America (I believe that's what he said anyways) & then revisited Bourbon Street in the day light.
Tonight we went on a majestic river ride on the Mississippi River. It is the last authentic steamboat on the river, so it was a pretty special occasion. The music onboard was by Grammy nominated jazz band, Dukes of Dixieland & their finale was 'when the saints go marching in'.. That's one for the Southampton supporters! After dinner and a relaxed evening on the boat we headed to Frenchman Street which is the locals place to hang out as it's less mainstream and much more traditional jazz music. The atmosphere was brilliant, yet pretty scary!
Now for sleep as we have a long journey to Memphis tomorrow, which includes a trip to Elvis Presley's house!
Take care all, lots of love Katie xxxxxxxxx
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Dad Well Jel of a trip to Gracelands
Rachel Another extraordinary day for you Katie. 'When the Saints go marching in' how very special for you to hear that, bet it sounded it ' s best. As we get to hear about your wonderful meals, we"re having toad in the hole tonight, cooked by David, wonder of it will be my best ever meal, probably not! How special that your going to Gracelands, people say it hold a very feeling about it, so enjoy. Keep writing to blogs please Katie. It gives us a great thrill to know you are having the time of your life, and also gives some small pleasure for a short amount of time in our fairly boring lives here in Basingstoke. Lots of love to you xx
Katie It was a familiar sound to home! Got a video that I'm sure uncle Neil would appreciate. Toad in the hole sounds yummy, not as yummy as what I've been eating but I'm sure it's close to ;). Glad you're enjoying the blogs, plenty more to come!!!! Hope Argos goes well for Alice & hopefully Emily isn't working too hard! Send my love to everyone. Xxxxx