The first night we jumped (splashed) right into the thick of the activites by joining the festive throngs for the rollicking Royal Street Stroll. It is described as a “unique NOWFE event that brings together New Orleans’ greatest gifts: rare antiques, fine art, live jazz and stunning historic architecture with the world’s outstanding wines. Shop the enchanting galleries of Royal Street while experiencing wine and food offerings at each stop.”

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Above is a photo of the Berlin Wall

Above is a photo of New Orleans April 2008

On August 13, 1961 the Berlin Wall went up to separate East Berlin from West Berlin during Russian occupation of Germany after the WWII. We all know the stories of families torn apart because of the wall and how their country got out of sync with itself because of this separation.
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No matter what anyone says, New Orelans is the party capital of the US. Bars are open all night, Mardi Gras is a few weeks long, there is - ofcourse - Bourbon Street, and the food is to die for! One thing that is often over looked - the history.

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