This gallery was created from the trip to Mardi Gras, New Orleans - 2012 !

Most of the action takes place around the French Quarter - check out the location of Bourbon St, NOLA.

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Day 1 (Friday) in NOLA - a warm up with beer and po'boys !

 

Day 2 (Saturday) in NOLA - Back in the French Quarter and down to Lafayette's bar on Bourbon St !

 

Day 3 (Sunday) in NOLA - Back onto Canal St and parades !

 

Day 4 (Monday) in NOLA - Known as Lundi Gras and a lazy afternoon on the Mississippi !

 

Day 5 (Tuesday) in NOLA - AND AT LAST 'FAT TUESDAY' - MARDI GRAS itself. A riot of noise, colour and drink - excellent !!!

 

Day 6 (Wednesday) So, Mardi Gras is over for another year and Mr Nikon takes a day's rest to recharge !

 

Day 7 (Thursday) And now into the swamps of Louisiana - the Bayou !

 

Day 8 (Friday) And onto the Gulf coast!

 

Day 9 (Saturday) And into the Bayou again and then to Avery Island - home of McIlhenny's Tabasco Sauce!

 

Day 10 (Sunday) And so the final day at Avery Island LA.!