New Orleans

Most of New Orleans is only about three feet above sea level.  One of the interesting results of this is that their cemeteries are above ground.  Some of the crypts are quite plain, while others, very elaborate.  They actually have cemetery tours that you can take, to learn about the history of New Orleans "passed".

 

We spent our Boxing Day afternoon paddling down the Mississippi on the steamboat paddle wheeler, the Natchez.  It is one of the original paddle wheelers still working on the river.  We had lunch on the ship as well.  It was a really cool experience (both unique, and chilly!)