New Orleans, 10 Years Later

I visited New Orleans twice this summer. Although the purpose of my trips were more business than leisure I found time to stroll around the city that 10 years ago was partially destroyed by a massive hurricane. My camera captured better than my words how the city is and feels today. Here are some shots of the Crescent City that we all love to visit.

The day starts with a long line at the historic Cafe du Monde. Locals go very early in the morning -- I was told -- to avoid those lines and so I did as well

Employees at the Cafe du Monde are taking a break

Enjoying a cafe au lait with beignets at the Cafe du Monde

At the trendy Magazine street that extends from the Garden District to the Warehouse District areas there are several boutiques and cafes that both locals and travelers visit. Here locals relax at the Stein's Market and Deli

On the streetcar back to the French Quarter

Visiting the French Market is an experience as it is one of the oldest public markets in the country

The famous muffuletta at the Central Grocery and Deli

Little boys are running (and dancing) happily on the street

Later in the evening, musicians share their music in public on the streets of French Quarter

And I am having the French 75 at Arnaud's with some of the guests

Life seems to be fine in New Orleans. As a local told me "it is fine but not the same." The sunset says it all though.