Alabama Coast

 We stayed at a State Park in Alabama....one of the reasons was the miles of bike paths...

We biked through wonderful flora and fauna ...

Was hoping to see one of these...

But was out of luck!!

Morning view...

Beautiful white sand beaches !!

Gulf Coast -Mississippi

Miles and Miles of White Sand...

 Lighthouses

 Did I mention those sandy beaches had miles of paved bike paths !!

Beautiful old Beachfront Houses for miles...

 A beautiful time biking the coastline...

One thing very interesting...the buildings along the beach were all new...

Katrina wiped them all out...Check this link to see pictures of this coast after Katrina!

Inspired Sunday

St. Louis Cathedral - New Orleans

The First church built on this site in 1718 - it is among the oldest in the USA

The present building dates to 1850.

It is one of the few Roman Catholic churches in the United States that fronts a major public square. This picture is taken of the church from Jackson Square.

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
    for his compassion's never fail. 
 They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 

Linking with Inspired Sunday

Images of New Orleans

Streets of French Corner

Mardi Gras decorations

Artist wares

Street Entertainers

Mississippi River

New Orleans Sandwich - Mulffaletta

St Louis Cemetery
Because New Orleans is built on a swamp , the dead are buried above ground.

Louisana

We were headed for New Orleans....but there was so much more....

Did you know Louisiana has Parishes.... not County's?  Maybe this has to do with the large population of Acadia's ... the French Louisiana region that is home to a large French-speaking population. Very interesting seeing French and English signs... it was like being back in Canada!

 I found out what a King Cake was....

 I learned about Crawfish.... (check on the link to see them). They grow in fields like above... this one was extra wet as it had just rained! Below is the net they catch them in.... We never tasted them...and I don't think I want too. They look like lobsters...but are tiny! When I was told you had to suck the heads out... I decided not to try them.

I now understand what Marshlands are....

There are Bayou's everywhere!! I REALLY like Louisiana!!!

Historic Galveston...

Brick Streets

We went to Pier 21 and viewed 'The Great Storm'...the hurricane in 1900...
Amazing how people can survive and re build!!

Had lunch at the Fisherman's Wharf...

Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich & Clam Chowder

Browsed the Strand....

Biked by the Victorian Homes in Galveston...they have so many beautiful ones!!

 

Highlight of Galveston...was meeting and having a wonderful meal with a Blogging friend... Judy!

Galveston

Views along the Sea Wall....

Murdoch's Bathhouse...one of Galveston's most historic locations... 

it has been destroyed and re-built in a few of the hurricanes...

 Of course we biked the length of the Sea Wall

 

Fisherman

 Gulf of Mexico

 Lunch on the Patio - Jimmy's on the Pier

 

The weather was perfect!