The surprise of the evening: Bourbon St has changed, and mostly for the better.

it’s still crass, noisy, etc … but there seems to be more live music, although it’s …. louder.

I was truly surprised at how many bars were now playing live music, but also at how many of them were playing either blues or jazz. And if nothing else, some of them were very loud.
I mean very loud.

From there, a slow walk, via Royal – one of the most beautiful streets in the worl – down to Decatur, for a late dinner at the Crescent City Brewpub. The food was great, the beer hardly touched the sides …

And Cafe Du Mode to round out the night.

I’m bushed; time to hit the hay.