Here we are again with the family aboard this authentic steamboat, the Natchez Riverboat, on the mighty Mississippi.
I found these lovely Southern sisters sitting outside on the deck. They were getting some fresh air after having toured the steam engine room.
Big wheels keep on turnin'.
Natalie had a hankerin' for fried chicken, so Grayson took us to the best fried chicken joint in New Orleans, Willie Mae's Scotch House. I never knew I loved fried chicken and butter beans so much. Now I know!
We didn't dilly dally because we wanted to visit a cemetery. Grayson put the Forerunner in gear and off we went.
Ah, too late! It was 3:00 and it had just closed! Don't the sisters look disappointed? Grayson had completely disappeared. I thought.... is it possible he's transformed into his Army Ranger self and somehow gotten over the wall with the pointy tips???
Turns out he was just his usual self that is really friendly and outgoing, so he made friends with the cemetery caretaker and talked him into opening the gate for us for $10.
Departed loved ones are interred in tombs above ground like this one because the water table is high in New Orleans. Placing three X's on this tomb will bring good luck according to the caretaker. We didn't try it. I felt lucky enough to be standing inside the cemetery.
Many of the tombs were enclosed in an ornate fence that is very typical of the French Quarter.
Reminded me of a movie with Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd.
Nice photo, Grayson!
The next trip with the Forerunner was to visit the Garden District which boasts the best preserved collection of historic southern mansions. As we walked around the neighborhood, we were duly impressed with their grandness and holiday decor.
Hey, there's more to show you. Stay tuned for more!
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