Tuesday we went full force as it was our last night in New Orleans and, of course, we discovered a few more items we didn’t want to miss. We started the day on an airboat swamp tour. That was a lot of fun. We rode through the swamps, saw different wildlife including bald eagles, nutria (some kind of large rat that lives in the swamps) and, of course, gators. The guide even coaxed a 5 or 6 footer to the boat and tried to pick it up but it wasn’t having any of that. Apparently they feed some of them so they are a little more brave at coming close to us but mostly they are afraid and avoid humans.

After that we fulfilled one of our trip items, to eat at all the finalist in Adam Richman’s best sandwiches of America locations. We’ve already eaten at two of them, the pastrami-and-corned beef combo from Katz Deli in New York City and a pork sandwich topped with sharp provolone and sautéed broccoli rabe and drenched pork gravy from Tommy DiNic’s at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. This one was a double-dipped fried shrimp po’boy at Domilise’s in New Orleans. It was good but we had a better one during mardi gras. I’m certain alcohol that day didn’t taint our taste buds.

After lunch we headed over to the Chalmette battlefield ground and burial ground, site of the final battle between the US and Britian of the War of 1812. That was a bit boring so we moved on to the French quarter and had coffee and Beignets. Basically the same as zeppolis for my Italian influenced friends.

From there we went to a fabulous jazz bar and listened to some great jazz while we awaited, ready?, our ghost tour, lol. We booked a ghost tour at 6pm. Our guide was very informative and a lot of fun so we had a good time. From there dinner and home after a very full day considering we were still jet lagged. I’m proud of Jamie for surviving my constant on the go agenda.