One set had the means for world travel; they brought back t-shirts and tchotchkes from Germany, Denmark grandparents took us to more modest destinations: the glittering shopping mall for frozen yogurt, City Park Fontainebleau State Park   This massive, lush park along the Northshore lakefront was once a sugar cane

Come back tomorrow for my Coolinary guide.) 4. More than 30 museums participate, so you could pick a new one every day of the month. 6.

The Church took back the failed monument and reconsecrated it as a church in 1842.

But my favorite part is the lack of concrete directions, measurements, temperatures, specificity of ingredients

Come back tomorrow for Day 2 of the novena, plus some practical, hands-on ideas to observe the novena

A speaker instead of earbuds is a subtle turn back toward shared communal experiences. Disposable flash camera , $30: Remember the distinct joy of going to pick up photos at the drugstore?

Then the lights came back on. Grass began to grow again. People built new houses.

The French Quarter holds beautiful churches, architecture, and parks; a mighty river to behold; tactile Ride ferry to Algiers and back—a super affordable alternative to the touristy steamboat cruises. Pick up unique local items at some of my favorite French Quarter shops: Hové  for handcrafted perfumes

I liked the oldness of graves dating back hundreds of years into times I had only read about at school Stroll along Bayou St John and, if you’re ready for an iconic New Orleans snack, head over to the City Park

The small surrounding park features plaques with coats of arms from towns and cities connected to Jeanne You can get off and explore the charming neighborhoods and cafes of Algiers Landing, and then come back Nanou (Uptown) or beignets anywhere (we love Cafe Beignet on Royal Street and Cafe du Monde in City Park

Come back every day this week for an extended resource for still-grimage and pilgrimage with St Maximilian

City Park  How do I love thee, New Orleans City Park ? Let me count the ways! Even bigger than New York's Central Park, City Park features an abundance of beauty that comes alive Go to the Lakeview neighborhood , park on Lakeshore Drive, walk up the levee, and soak in glorious sunsets Washington Artillery Park on the levee overlooking Jackson Square is another ideal spot to catch views Oysters   Welcome back, raw oyster season!