New Orleans

Our first stop for the day was Barataria Preserve. It is one of 6 sights scattered across Louisiana as part of the Jean Lafitte’s National Parks. We arrived to discover, not only are dogs not allowed but there was only one short trail open. We put Chanel in the car with a window open and walked the .25 mile trail. Luckily it was early and the temperatures were in the high 60’s low 70’s by the time we finished. This guy is the only wildlife we saw. After walking the trail, getting my National Park stamp, we head to the city. New Orleans has lots of dog friendly restaurants and we chose
Flamingo A Go Go. It didn’t disappoint. We had lunch and they even brought a bowl of water for Chanel. She is soooo good. She sat quietly while we ate. After lunch we headed, on foot, to the French Quarter. After getting lost, we went back to the car and drove to the French Quarter. It was a full day and we got back in time for a not so spectacular sunset on Lake Pontchartrain and dinner and a few games of scrabble. John slaughtered me in both games. OMG! It was bad.

This was our favorite sunset pictures from that night.

The next morning we got up to go to a walk at a Bayou but unfortunately we could not find it. Our gps said we had arrive but there was nothing there. We tried another address–same thing. We were in the middle of a bayou but there were no walkways or parking lots. We did find a parking lot along the street with a dock and boat launch. We stopped and took a few pictures of some ducks and headed for another location. We arrived there only to discover–no pets. Ugh. We went back to the campsite and decided to go ahead and leave. The trails were closed at the park and we could be home in 6 1/5 hours so why not. It was only noon.

OMG! I forgot to publish this! lol

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My journey with sewing began when I was just seven or eight years old. My grandmother was a talented seamstress, and she introduced me to the world of fabric, thread, and creativity. Under her guidance, I learned the basics of sewing and spent many years making clothing and other projects. Despite growing up in a family of quilters, I always insisted that quilting wasn't for me. While my sisters happily pieced together quilts, I was convinced I would never make one myself.Life, however, had other plans. In 2018, my mother came to live with me, and together we began spending time quilting. What started as an opportunity to share time with her quickly became a passion I never expected. Before long, I found myself completely immersed in the art of quilting, discovering the joy, creativity, and sense of accomplishment that comes with turning fabric into something beautiful and meaningful. Since then, quilting has become much more than a hobby. It has become a way to honor the generations of women who taught me, preserve traditional sewing skills, and create lasting memories through handmade craftsmanship. Today, I am continuing that tradition by teaching my son everything I know about sewing, piecing, embroidery, and quilting. Together, we are building Sew Together—a place where creativity, family, and quilting come together one stitch at a time. I believe every quilt tells a story, and I am grateful to be sharing mine while helping others create stories of their own.

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  2. Enjoyed reading about your New Orleans trip—the Barataria Preserve sounds like a mixed bag with the trail closure, but at least you got the park stamp. The sunset photos are lovely, even if the sunset itself wasn’t spectacular. It’s funny how GPS can lead you to a bayou with no visible trailhead; we’ve had similar wild goose chases. If you ever want to relive the trip with a video, you could try turning your photos into a short clip with an AI tool like https://seadanse.com, which adds motion and even sound. Safe travels on your next adventure!

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  3. The Barataria Preserve dog situation is a real problem for anyone traveling with a pet. I checked the Jean Lafitte NPS page after reading this, and the pet policy is site-specific, so the other five locations may not be the same as Barataria. Worth checking each one before driving out, since the trail closures seem to be a separate issue from the pet rules. The GPS-to-nowhere bayou attempt is a familiar frustration in that part of Louisiana, where addresses and actual road access often do not line up.

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