Taste of New Orleans

I was in New Orleans for a couple of days attending a conference. Got a flavor of everything, but was in meetings mostly. Here, the conference hotel had a Mardi Gras set-up for its guests.

I also made it to the French Quarter and guess what? There was Karaoke! That was fun. With the real Mardi Gras coming up in a couple of weeks, the city is gearing up to shine once more.

At the airport I picked up some Pat O'Brien's hurricane mix and some alligator jerky. Some Cajun partying is on the menu for Chicago. Go Bears! (Sorry, Saints.)