Day 16&17, End of the Road

Day 16 started out waking up at 3:00AM! to catch a 4:00am cab. The train left Houston around 5:00am and we got into N'awlins around 1:30pm. Immediately, we caught a cab and checked into India House hostel and headed to the French Quarter. Upon arrival at the corner of Bourbon and Canal st., the journey to Cafe du Monde to get delicious Beignets ( a tip courtesy of my Aunt Leslie) had begun. After seeing Jackson square and St.Louis cathedral, all of us had found a strong appetite for french donuts covered in powder sugar, and we were not disappointed! Continuing to roam the French Quarter, we stumbled upon Queen Marie Laveau's voodoo shop. They definitely weren't short on Money Oil, Voodoo dolls, or Jesus Action Figures(the last one doesn't fit I know). Dan, unfortunately, took a few pictures on the inside. Which a worker later informed us "upsets the spirits". rut roo. Then we ate at the Cajun cabin, we all tried alligator, had our own Cajun dishes, and bread pudding for dessert. All was well, we had a great time in the French Quarter(other than the smell of puke), and took the trolley back to the Hostel; well after the operator's extended bathroom break. Next day slept in till 5:00am, yay! and caught the train at 7:05 am, arrived in Birmingham around 2:30pm. Thus, adventure was over. 6,000 mile loop complete. Now arriving: Destination America!
-John


John and Morgan walking in Jackson Square


Our Beignets


John's Etouffee