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Tagged With: Nola

A Week Down South – Day 1

Posted on 6 November, 2020 by Tina

After having to cancel 3 trips in the first half of the year due to the pandemic (New Orleans, Bali and Los Angeles), I planned the first trip during the pandemic towards the end of the year. I went back to my favorite U.S. city, New Orleans, and spent an entire week there. My flight … Continue reading »

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Talk Dirrtty To Me

Posted on 19 July, 2019 by Tina

Having just returned from yet another sojourn to The Big Easy, the NoLa vernacular is still ringing in my ears.  First and foremost, you must know that New Orleans is pronounced “noo-OAR-linz” rather than “noo-oar-leans” or “naw-lins.” The street names have their own special pronunciations.  Calliope is “CAL-e-ope.”  Tchoupitoulas is “chop-a-TOO-liss.”  Burgundy is “ber-GUN-dee.”  Marigny … Continue reading »

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Catching Up

Posted on 23 July, 2014 by Tina

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.  Mine was less than spectacular.  I had begun coming down with strep throat, so spent the majority of the day in bed.  It made me miss those sick days when there was a boyfriend/husband to spoil me with kisses, hugs, wonton soup and lots of cuddling.  I … Continue reading »

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