It’s hard to find the words to describe a weekend that will go down as one of the best of your life. A weekend of daiquiris, beads, jazz, and gumbo. So although some of your memories might be a little hazy, here’s 10 things to remember (or warn you of) before you go in blind next year.
1. To say that NOLA needs Uber is an understatement. Call me spoiled for using Uber daily, but I forgot what it’s like to be in a big city with only cabs … it means a lot of walking, a lot of time spent on the curb flailing your arms and endless phone calls with cab companies (who will never come for you).
2. The restaurant called “The Best Seafood Restaurant” is one you should avoid at all costs … seriously.
3. Daiquiris will change your day. Imagine a 7-Eleven slurpee machine except with endless flavors and the ability to add as much alcohol as you want for $2 extra.
4. Girls, you don’t actually have to flash any body parts to get beads … some kind strangers will just throw them to you free of charge!
5. Speaking of beads, watch your face. Some people on balconies will throw them as hard as physically possible, and there’s nothing worse than being blindsided by purple beads being whipped at your face at 50 mph.
6. Beignets are life-changing, end of story.
7. The cops are just as overwhelmed as you are, be respectful and don’t ask them to hail you a cab (they won’t do it).
8. Don’t be afraid to experiment with New Orleans food, the alligator sausage might just surprise you.
9. Get your face painted on Bourbon Street!! But watch out for the one lady using guacamole as “green” paint. Also, negotiate the price … the face painters are very easily persuaded.
10. Don't pee in public, ever, anywhere. Just don't do it, you'll get arrested and rumor has it the police will keep you in jail until after Fat Tuesday. Not worth missing the best weekend of your life over relieving your bladder on the street.
