Since we didn't head out until lunchtime, we decided to eat at The Gumbo Pot. While there, I had a crab salad and it was absolutely incredible. The biggest thing to me when I was down here was to eat foods I normally wouldn't. I wanted to spend my money on experience rather than things, such as clothing. The mistakes I would make on previous trips was to buy things for people, rather than take the trip and enjoy it. For this trip, I made sure I didn't do that... especially not on my day off! Anyways, while at The Gumbo Pot, I took a minute to appreciate the work that was around me. There were so many paintings on the wall and they were all filled with music and artwork of all sorts. The thing about New Orleans is that it has art, music, and history everywhere you look.
After we left The Gumbo Pot, we went to the shops that were attached to the restaurant. It was just so cold outside, so we needed to savor the heat and while doing so, look around. I found a cute medicine bottle shot glass, and bought it considering I have never seen one like that before. After we left there, we just walked the streets and went into whatever shops that stuck out to us.
As we continued walking, we noticed street performers were setting up. So my group of friends decided to sit down and wait for them to perform. Let me tell ya, they were hilarious. They were a group of four men who wore matching navy blue jerseys. They were older in age and mentioned that they have been doing this for over 30 years. I mean 30 years! They have so much fun doing it too. They made comments (nice, but funny) about the people passing on the streets. At one point, the performer went out into the middle of the street and balanced on his head. After doing so, he actually got into a car that was stopped in front of him. I just couldn't stop laughing with them. You could really see how much they enjoyed doing what they're doing. So happy and effortless. They just let the music playing take them wherever they wanted to. The chemistry between all of the guys was effortless and you really wanted to watch what they were going to next. I highly recommend you see them if you're walking in Jackson Square. They are so fun and keep you intrigued the entire time. The moves they performed throughout the show were very impressive, but the jokes and comments made beforehand kept me laughing so hard my stomach hurt (in a good way).
After the show, we walked around some more. I got a palm reading (sorry mom), I had to! It was such an experience. I do not regret it one bit. The reason I went to a specific palm reader was because she was so spot on with my other friends who went to her. She was an older women with worn down teeth, but very kind. She had a small table set up with a couple chairs surrounding it. There were five different sets of tarot cards on the table and a couple stone jewels as well. I thought they were for decoration, but it might be since it was windy and they kept the table cloth down. Anyways, with the palm reader I was told some cool stuff. She talked about my lifespan, love life, personality, wealth, work life and children. It was really neat to hear what she had to say because I have always been curious about those types of things. She was the very first palm reader I have been to, so the experience was definitely one to remember. The only downside was it was so. cold. I was literally shaking as she was reading my hand. Since the weather was freezing, we decided to go back to the hotel. I know, you're probably thinking you have a free day, go do something! Trust me guys, it was just too ridiculously cold. I mean I probably should've brought a jacket, but I thought my vest was enough (definitely wrong on that one). Ya know what though, that's okay, it didn't keep me from laughing at the street performers.
After getting to the hotel, we went to the hot tub, but jokes on us.... it was broken. It was literally room temperature. We were all excited about it, but I was so upset when I found out it wasn't working. I mean knowing we were freezing, and all we wanted was the hot tub, only to be let down was sad. I ended up just taking a shower and getting ready for dinner. We had reservations at thee Emeril's. Like the famous guy, yeah that guy. Emeril Lagasse. It was such an experience! Guys, the food was so incredible there. I had gumbo soup, and it was the best gumbo soup I have had this entire trip. I mean I ate the entire thing quicker than I would have liked. It was just too good to stop. If you're thinking "yeah right," you're wrong. This restaurant is a five star restaurant. All I'm saying is don't knock it until you try it. There were six of us at dinner, and we had three servers. Our water glasses were never empty and they were constantly checking on us. They quickly took away the glasses that we didn't need. Okay, I'm not used to five star restaurants that are so fancy like that, so don't judge me from my amazement. There is such a technique when it comes to serving people. For example, you only pour the water from the right side of the person and place food from the left. The managers checked all the food before it was brought out to the table to make sure everything was in place.
Overall the day was great! I had a blast with my friends. Below is a picture of us at Emeril's. I definitely won't forget this trip, and it's not even over yet!
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