Friday was my first day at Jazzfest. Crowded. Very bloody crowded, and I hate crowds. People everybloodywhere. Thousands of them. All of the venues within the fairground were very heavily patronised, but you note the crowds from well before …
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There are some things that I consider to be essential when visiting New Orleans. A visit to Cafe Du Monde is one. Several, actually, the place is that good. Check that as done. Another is Laura’s Candies. Their truffles are …
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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 …
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It’s been way too long since my last visit here. I do love this city. After checking in to my hotel in the warehouse district, I needed to go and get my jazzfest credentials, and then wander around to the …
Read moreBetter Safe Than Sorry
So much for Tijuana. Following reports of a major shooting in Tijuana on Saturday last (15 dead in a major gun battle) I chickened out, having lunch instead at the Old Town Mexican Cafe in San Diego, rather than in …
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