I’m back from Mardi Gras – and reality. Alas.
Never in my life – factoring in decades of world travel – have I seen so many friendly, happy people all in one place as I have during Mardi Gras. It’s easy to believe if you consider the New Orleans carnival season as a multi-month citywide party. Everyone around you has the same agenda and intentions; have fun. From little kids to old people everybody is energized. Smiles everywhere you look, polite people at every turn. Just like the song says – shiny happy people.
If the world can learn to exist in this state of bliss on an ongoing basis all of humanity’s problems are solved. Peace on earth and everything else.
Yes I enjoyed some of the best food, checked out the hottest tourist stops and did some shopping. All the pictures you could ever want are posted on Instagram.
I love New Orleans and must return to explore and experience the city completely.