Sunday, December 30, 2018

2018 in Review



This year was crazy. It was a wild ride from start to finish, and I can't believe the amount of stuff that we accomplished.

In 2018 we visited 4 new states:
Arizona
Louisiana
Nevada
Utah



& 3 new countries:
Belgium
France
The Netherlands



We stayed in a haunted mansion in New Orleans, ate and drank too much, and saw so many cemeteries.


We hiked Angel's Landing! There is still so much stuff we have yet to post about.


We saw the Grand Canyon, explored Las Vegas, and once again ate a lot of good food.


We got married in St. Augustine!



We went to Europe for our Honeymoon! We indulged in good food, went to so many art museums, and took thousands of photos along the way.

2018 was our greatest year for blogging yet, with nearly 50 posts. We still have SO MUCH to write about and share with you! Thank you for following along.

Tell us about your highlights of 2018!

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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

NOLA: Exploring the French Quarter


There is so much to see in the French Quarter of New Orleans. One of our favorite ways of getting to know a city is to simply walk it's streets with no set destination in mind. Here are some places we visited during our explorations of the French Quarter.


St. Louis Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in the USA. The first church on this site was built in 1718, and it's been rebuilt, added to, and expanded over the centuries. The St. Louis cathedral is located right on Jackson square - the center of the French quarter.






Photographed above is the infamous home of Delphine LaLaurie. It's dark past has given this home a bad reputation - it's rumored to be cursed and haunted. In addition to seeing these infamous streets during the day, we participated in a Ghost Tour in the evening. Ghost Tours are usually a little cheesy and fun, but with the right guide, they can also be a great way to learn more of the history of a place.


You can't go to New Orleans without taking in some live music! In the evening, we would find ourselves drawn to bars with talented bands.





New Orleans celebrates it's Voodoo culture, and there are a few shops that emphasize this.





One of my favorite things about walking through New Orleans was just taking in all of the old and beautiful architecture. It really does feel like a place outside of America.





It's no secret we're kinda dark tourists - and so of course we couldn't resist spending a few hours at the Museum of Death. This is not a museum for the faint of heart, though if you have any morbid curiosity, it's a great stop for you.


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Jackson Square is a park in the center of the French Quarter. All along the perimeter, you'll find artists selling their work. 

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Sunday, December 23, 2018

Happy Holidays!



Happy Holidays from us to you! We've been in Europe on our honeymoon - and we can't wait to tell you all about it! Hope your holiday season is full of love, joy, and adventure.



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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

The Texture of New Orleans Cemeteries


There's something so enchanting about the texture of New Orleans cemeteries. Slowly eroded over the decades, these crumbling monasteries are so bizarrely beautiful. The humid weather, rainfall, and heat makes some beautiful textures on old stone. Every where a plant can find root, it grows. Cracks in marble make veins in tombs. Crumbling facades expose the brickwork beneath. I found myself focusing in on these details while exploring the local gravesites. 
























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