This trip was a good one. I had a lot of nice visits, and I got a lot accomplished. One of the more noteworthy accomplishments was picking up the Firebird, which I drove hither and yon across the city and southeast Louisiana. Last night, as I put it in my parent's garage and covered it, it was difficult not to feel sad, like I was putting aside something beautiful that demands admiration. That's how I feel about New Orleans, too.I was glad to see noticeable progress in the city, nothing dramatic just a few more restored buildings and a few less derelict ones. It's encouraging.
Thanks to all those who hosted me: Mom & Dad, Angelle, Megan & Andy, Bruce, and Matt. In addition to them, it was great to see: Chris & Mary, Veronica, Alex, Anna Maria, Leslie, Phil, Paulie, Bob & Julie, Matt & Lauren, and Bart, Christy and wee-little Persephone.
Just as I love visiting people, I love eating some good food, so (much to Nicole's envy) here are some of the placess I frequented: La Boulangerie, Surrey's, Rue de la Course, 13, Mimi's, the Saint, Vaughn's, d.b.a., Elizabeth's, Trey Yuen, Pho Tau Bay, Angelo Bracato's, Juan's Flying Burrito, Blue Frog Chocolates. Music wise, I got to see my beloved New Orleans Bingo Show!, the Hot Club of New Orleans and Broken Smokes. I'd intended to see more, but I was having a hard time sleeping and thus a hard time staying out late.
Of course, leaving means always wishing you had more time to visit more people and more places. Though leaving can be a downer, I'm looking forward to getting home, to my cold, snow-covered home. I can't wait to see my loving Nicole and sweet angels, Ella and Eartha. All that lies between me and them is Canadian Customs.
Update: I made it through customs.
4 comments:
Dude, I gotta say that it all seems so sad that we both had to leave New Orleans. Whatever it was, career or otherwise I just felt a pull or an urge to leave the city that I learned to love. And then now that all's said and done, I'm wishing I were back. Heck, I was already missing New Orleans my last few months there because I knew my departure was imminent. I guess what's especially saddening is the fact that I had to leave after having met and befriended everybody for the past three years.
The firebird is gorgeous! I never did get to see it 'til now. Makes me miss my old '77 and '86! But, why leave yours in Louisiana?
Tony,
Well, don't be too sad. You can always go back.
Morgan,
The main reason the firebird's in Louisiana is I didn't want to drive it through all the snow.
That car is sexy, sexy, sexy!
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