36, Day 70 (Written Monday February 20) ~ When most people think of New Orleans they think of the French Quarter or more specifically, Bourbon Street. This morning we had the absolute joy of exploring another part that was new to us, far from the tourist attractions and what many would consider the real New Orleans, the Faubourg Marigny. Faubourg basically translates as neighborhood and Marigny is taken from the name of the owner of the plantation where the neighborhood now stands.
This morning we got up and with the help of our local hosts (the Heuter's), went for a long an rewarding walk through the Marigny. They took us to one of the few local cafe's for breakfast, then to a local bookstore/coffee house/hang out for some quiet time, then for a walk to look at all of the beautiful houses. It was a peaceful, informative and fun way to spend a the Monday before Mardi Gras. We stopped by Hubigs (locally, made fresh daily fried pies with seasonal ingredients) where I got a cool t shirt and FREE pies! Hubigs is a block away from the house where we stayed and when you got up in the mornings you could smell the pies cooking. Glorious. The entire neighborhood has its own style, yet each house is completely unique and an expression of the very unique and creative people who occupy them. This was a side of New Orleans that few visitors have the joy of seeing, but it is the heart and soul of the city. Thanks to the Heuter's for sharing it with us.
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