Louisiana - Big Easy and beyond
Driving around New Orleans, Oak Alley, Mississippi and into the bayous.
Cry me a river
New Orleans is situated in the Mississippi river delta region. The Natchez is one of the authentic steamboats cruising the wide river.
The Mississippi, New Orleans
Roof of the world
This was the home of Louis in the movie Interview With The Vampire, and the house was also used for the opening scene of Gone With The Wind.
Oak Alley
Moon over Bourbon Street
This is Bourbon Street, the heart of the French Quarter. It is deserted and empty at daylight, but after the sunset the street gets very crowded by all sorts of weird creatures.
Bourbon Street, New Orleans
In the swamps
The word bayou originates from bayuk, meaning "small stream".
In the bayous of Lousiana
The sins of our fathers
Once a site for public execution of slaves, the square was later renamed to Jackson Square and in 1856 a statue of general Andrew Jackson was placed in the center.
Jackson Square, New Orleans
Shopping for your gumbo
The French Market is America's oldest city market, existing on the same spot since 1791.
French Market, New Orleans
City in green
The streets of New Orleans are filled with beautiful balconies.
Royal Street, New Orleans