Thursday Morning

This is Sierra... To start off our morning in the Big Easy, we went to Jackson Square and visited the St. Louis Cathedral. It was truly an inspiring experience. The paintings on the ceiling were beautiful, and the intricate stained glass Stations of the Cross carried a powerful story of their own. After leaving the cathedral, we headed down to the French Market. This unique marketplace is where slaves, for many years, were once auctioned off to plantation owners. While there, we saw millions (literally) of winged bugs covering the street and buildings, and met several unique vendors. Cafe Du Monde and tasty beignets awaited us next as we walked back toward the square. The warm, heavily powdered treats were thoroughly enjoyed by all.