The Big EasyFlying with masks wasn't that fun but the rest of the trip was a blast. Even when the Uber driver warned us to be careful on Bourbon Street and that Mardi Gras was starting too. And he said no flashy watches. Nice quiet first night with some great Jazz from the Brass-a-holics, gumbo and some cocktails sure started things right!Coffee and Beignets for breakfast with enough powdered sugar to cover a mountain or two. Then off to the Cigar Factory for some hand rolled cigars in prep for a few days of jazz.Fun facts:The first Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans was held in the 1800sMasks are mandatory on New Orleans Mardi Gras floatsHurricane Katrina was the US' costliest natural disasterA haunted mansion sits in the French QuarterNew Orleans features many above ground tombsNew Orleans was the Louisiana state capital before Baton Rouge25% of the United States' fish species live in the Mississippi RiverNew Orleans was the largest Confederate city during the Civil WarCity Park was originally used for dueling . Located in New Orleans, City Park is one of the largest parks in the nation and was once a popular spot for Creole men to meet and duel.Bourbon Street isn't named after the alcoholDental floss was invented in New Orleans

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