To be exact, I fell in love with the French Quarter, because it kept us so busy that we didn't have time to see the "new side“ of the city.
My first road trip. Four girls, four nationalities and nine hours of driving at night. Brazilian, Colombian, Polish and me, a Slovak girl. These girls are heading to New Orleans!
This was my first weekend off in the U.S., so I took an advantage of it to travel. The best thing ever for me since traveling has always been my passion. Going to places that you have never been to, looking at a map, being lost, going on a path that you have never been on before. I can't stop looking around, everything is so new and exciting, seeing new buildings, architecture,the rush of the city, trying new food, getting to know the city and meeting new people.
Friday afternoon, everyone is finished with our au pair job and excited to head out to get some adventures! Driving from Atlanta to New Orleans, with some stops to get some food and switch drivers, was about nine hours. The road is like a never-ending story. In Slovakia, in less than six hours you get through three different countries and you would already be lying on the beach sipping some cocktails. But not in the U.S.- you just pass from one state to other state. This will be the thing I will never get used to. :-)
Two AM in the morning and we have arrived at our Days Inn. Trying to get soe sleep and a lot of energy for the next day. The alarm clock rang at 8 AM. Feeling not rested at all, but excited. Going to our first "free tour“ where you name the price you want to pay. You know, au pairs have to watch their low budgets.
What we experienced before two days were over:
• Bought a New Orleans T-shirt like a true tourist
• Took many, many pictures at French Quarter
• Drank the Hurricane cocktail, twice. It was delicious!
• Listened to the awesome jazz street music
• Tried traditional food: Jambalaya, Gumbo and Po-Boys
• Saw four weddings in one day
• Became part of a magician´s trick
• Watched a Halloween parade
• Saw a wedding parade on a street
• Visited a voodoo shop
• Took two tours
• Met an American guy who has family in Slovakia!
• And finally, we danced all night long in a club.
So, my first road trip ended up really well. Four girls from different countries, who did not know each other before going on this trip. Yet, it was the most fun I have had in a long time. I am already excited for my next trip. I can't wait for my trip to Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia.
