Day 3 and Day 4 was quite interesting... and VERY LONG
it was the first two days we are actually on the road to get to some places.
For me, it was pretty relaxing because Matos drove the most, since he was trying to get used driving stick around. Stop & Go, small hills, park and reverse.. all that good stuff.
Driving down I-10 -> East
right now we have about 970miles on our car. 970/20,000(+-) not so bad. haha
on the way to Louisiana, we stopped by some of the most bizarre and the most gorgeous places.
We've been on the road for only 2days... but felt, and experienced so much than living at home for all these years.
Everything I see is very new.
Can't even explain with the words.... that's also because my writing isn't good enough.. haha
This morning, we drove around 3 hours... just to find a place to take a shower.
all because I wanted to take a shower.
I need my SHOWER!!! haha
We went to KOA camping site... they were charging us $5 per person.
went to the Pilot truck stop, they were charging us $10 per person....
finally... we found a water pipe on the side of road, just out side of a traveler welcome center...
So I washed my hair and did everything I can possibly to wash my self up.
I need my shower... everyday.... dang... this is tough.
anyhow~
I say Louisiana is the state of bridges....
It seemed like I drove over the more bridges than just flat road.
swamps, and bridges...
The main reason I started my trip East was to have some good cajun food to start my trip.
But... till now, no cajun food.
maybe tomorrow... on the way to Georgia, I'll get some good Cajun Food....
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"Chimes Bed&Breakfast"
would be my best experience in Louisiana.
LA was really scary... and frustrating. and especially New Orleans... OMG!
walking around down town New Orleans was the worst experience I had so far.
everyone was looking at me... "what are you doing here?"
I was very intimidated by the people of New Orleans.
Justin and I walked in to the New Orleans Public Library to charge our phones, laptop, camera and to look up for places to go.....
First thing the 'security' told me was to leave my bag in the room.
okay..... so..... why??
I guess it was because of the threat, or preventing from stealing.... okay whatever.
I walked in to the room where everyone dropped their 'big' bags....
i saw all kinds of bags in there.... and no one was watching.
anybody could walk in drop, and pick up....
I'm not leaving my bag in that room... that's the firs thing came into my mind.
I don't care... even if I can't get into the library with my bag. I'll just not go in.
I won't risk of loosing my life just to use a stupid public facility.
I mean... think about it.
there's no one... NO ONE watching the bags.. the security dude was just sitting out side on a small chair... the chair wasn't even big enough for him.
and there was no name tag or what so ever to put on to the bag that the owners can come and check out. it was just walk in drop it, comeback later and pick it up. What a stupid place.
and to leave my life in there... without any liability...? NO! NEVER
New Orleans... NO! that's a NO city...
from the beginning.. all I saw was this big cemeteries... everywhere.... and big trees.... and lots of people...
Anyhow, I was just too tired to do anything that day... started to call around some places to sleep.
Everywhere we called were just too pricey for us.
So we decided to call the Hostel.
"India Hostel" supposed to be a good one in New Orleans.
first impression when I walked into the place was... wow. this place is crazy.
saw so many things put to the wall. I could tell this place has been around for a while.
Whole History of that place was there. from the faded photographs to recent post card.
the owner looking guy also had a very distinctive look.
charged us 22/person... oh well it's cheaper than all of the other places.
so we followed this guy through the house and got to the dorm.
one tiny room with 10 bunks..... OMG
$44 and... we had to share this small room with this many people.
nonononono!
extra $10 would get us our own room, nice shower, tv, internet access....
It could be a good experience. but. oh well... no no
So we came back out asked for the money back.
ofcourse... the guy was pissed. we asked for the money back.
but we just couldn't stay there. whole atmosphere there didn't suit us.
started to call around some places again.... came to this place
"Chimes Bed & Breakfast"
okay.... they have bed and food... let's call..
Justin started to talk to the guy on the phone.
the price was.... $120!!!!!!!!
so he wanted to just say thank you.
but the owner of the place asked what's wrong.
Justin told him the story of us... 2 college students traveling.... tight budget....
Heavenly Father! Thank you!
he told us to come. He said he was in a good mood and felt like helping out tonight.
but ofcourse... this stupid New Orleans won't just let us go there so easy...
we had to drive around 30minutes just to find the BRIDGE to cross over the river.
he gave us a very good discount!! Thank you again very much....
So now,
We are staying at this amazing place call "Chimes Bed & Breakfast"
we were lucky to find this place. and Mr. Chimes helped us alot! Thank you very much!!
I'd like to leave something for them...
This place... is the most luxurious place I would probably sleep during my trip.
A big studio like place, two story, amazingly comfortable bed, really nice shower, big couch....
I don't mind having this place as my home almost. Perfect size for me....
Maybe if I get a place, I would re-model it like this... haha
Guess what we had for dinner!?!?
We ordered a papa johns pizza! "Cajun Shrimp" only in Louisiana. haha it tasted really good. maybe because I was starving. But oh well. I enjoyed alot!
Tomorrow, I'll be start driving to Georgia, and to Florida.... wow...
1 comment:
Hmm, I know what you mean about New Orleans. I was actually down there last year (in March!) and its not the most inspiring place to be. A bit run down because of what has happened there too. Downtown was crazy at night because of Mardi Gras, a bit too much, and although some areas def has their own culture (especially around The French Quarter, music and food-wise)I had some scary experiences too...Its really good you found a good place to stay tho! Take cares.
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