Mardi Gras, New Orleans Today is February 10, 3 days before Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, plenty of time to check out NOLA before the big day. Ralph drove us to the outskirts of town where we found an $20 secured all day parking spot just west of the French Quarter. Ralph, Lois, Lynda and I spent the next two days exploring the French Quarter enjoying free outside music venues, bar entertainment, and traditional Cajun Food. The food was amazing, our first sample was a seafood platter. Crab Read more [...]