I have been a few places and still have another adventure in Life Unscripted cued up for next week. So this entry will be on the actual birthday trip. Aka going to Montgomery and New Orleans.
little one and I left the QC and headed to Montgomery so we could go to the civil rights memorial. She wanted to go and this was the opportunity to do so. It was hot and as everyone knows I am not a fan of that state at all anyway. But things went well and all I had to deal with was the heat which was kicking my ass as we walked the memorial. it was interesting to see the recorded names of black people killed. And the thoughts that these are only the recorded ones. I was shocked at some of the counties that didn't have as many as I thought they would as well as ones that had more than i thought they would. Some found their ancestors names there and most were there to see the history. That is including some morehouse students there as well.
Next stop New Orleans...
Get there Saturday and it was like swimming in heat all day still. We stayed at a nice house not that far from everything. it was comfortable and clean. And nobody bothered us. It was upstairs though.
We hit the Cochon Butcher and had some great meats. The place had great ambiance. Ie Star Wars, Marvel and DC all over the place. As we were told the owner was a big kid according to the waitress. lol Me too when it comes to those things. Walked from there and went to the Bakery Bar and I got some Doberge cake that was delicious as hell. The fondant on top was too sweet for me though.
We rode the trolley and hit city center park and walked the garden to see the big giant butt plug and whip and all in the garden. Then hit Bloody Mary's for horror, spirits and voodoo. little one didn't have a good energy experience there. It didn't bother me.It spoke about the history of people and things in New Orleans. But the rooms and dolls all had creepy affect on little one. Hit Gene's po boys and had some great po boys for a hole in the wall. And at least we had a table to eat at while we were there.
Went to this black place called neyow's to eat and was not impressed at all. The food was bland and the plates had no presentation. For the price it was a waste. We had a crawfish balls apetizer, I had what was supposed to be shrimp creole and little one had pork chops. All of it was lower than mediocre. The service was slow as well. And it didn't matter to me that my sexy baby momma neicy nash had been there a few times. I want to support black businesses but I cant when they are not up to par.
Our last full day we had breakfast at the ruby slipper and it was delicious. They didnt have bananas but I ended up getting bourbon bread pudding pancakes. They were delicious and i didn't even have to put syrup on them. little one had some beignet french toast sticks. The food was great and the service so I was much more happy.
Then I spent over 4 hours in bliss at the World War 2 museum. It was massive and i didn't get to it all but i had a ball. So much knowledge and things to look at. They give you a electronic card that has a person from the war that you can follow through the theater they were in throughout the museum. little one hung in there for as long as she could. I appreciate her and the trip especially since she is not into things like this. I will definitely come back when it is cooler and see the rest of the museum.
Lastly day in the NO we went to Dookey Chase. A historic restaurant where presidents, influential s and more have come to eat. I was hoping to get here before the lady that was the original owner and cook passed but she passed over three weeks ago. The service here was white glove standard, The food was delicious and the history and artwork represented there was amazing. I had the famous chicken, which was phenomenal, ribs that I didn't need sauce for and some great mac n cheese for starters. We had the buffet and it was worth it.
And we got there early like they suggested and saw why when five minutes to opening there were 4 people in line all of a sudden. We met this elderly white couple who told us that they are always the first in line to eat on a tuesday there. They told us about the experiences they have had there with Obama and many others Even spoke to Dookey Chase the 3rd as he road by on a bike. They are obviously well off and lived somewhere in the neighborhood since they walked with their suit jackets on in that heat there. With his 500 italian loafers and her designer pocketbook. There is nothing like a history run down from a local.
Had to try the beignets at Cafe Du Mond which was some interesting cause with every table looking like it was covered in cocaine from the powdered sugar. We should have took the uber drivers advice and told them to hit it light. And hell no to drinking coffee out in this hot ass heat where I am already dripping sweat everywhere I go. It was super crowded in the heat with tables 3 feet apart.
We strolled to walk off some of the food. little one found a painting to buy. I got a mask and we stopped at the cigar shop to get some cigars for babycakes and I as well as enjoy them rolling cigars in there.
And as quick as it began it was over with. Back on the road to head back here to NC.
Whew...Life Unscripted in effect as always
Still catching up so more to come.
