Describe New Orleans

As a child, we’re told of fairy tales and the magical worlds that run wild in our imagination; other worlds that we can only dream of. Well, that’s how I felt about New Orleans. Last March, I went with choir to sing and compete at New Orleans, and it was like an entirely different world down there that upheld my interest.

The Cuisine
Food is a key part to New Orleans, which features mostly Cajun-inspired spices and French-inspired dishes. The key to the flavor is the spiciness. Signature dishes often have a spice “kick” to them, which leaves your mouth feeling all tingly inside. In addition, New Orleans food takes advantage of the area. Seafood is almost always a part of a dish. Whether you have Jambalaya or Gumbo, you’re almost always guaranteed
Various nationalities and races are all around, with different accents mixed in. This is especially the case with New Orleans, considering it’s a popular tourist stop. With Florida and Texas as close-by neighbors, it’s the perfect mid-trip stop. Walking down the streets of New Orleans, you see so many different people, all dressed completely different, and who all sound completely different. Spanish and English are most commonly heard, but you might catch the sound of a special dialect called “Cajun French.” Primarily used when New Orleans was first founded, this rich language has unique characteristics such as rolling the R’s and a deep mediterranean sound. Imagine a deep puerto-rican sound with a french accent and words. It’s truly something to be heard. From my experience, most people from New Orleans appear pretty nice; they don’t seem to mind tourists. In fact, they seem to be more eager about educating us about their history and culture instead of pushing us away. Everywhere I went, someone was ready to tell me an interesting story or answer any of my questions.
We also had a tour guide for a night, and she was very well-informed. Endless ghost stories were told, and multiple stops were made. One stop included this little ice-cream shop. After grabbing a waffle cone of ice-cream, you can walk to the back of the shop, through an ivy archway into a courtyard. There was a shrine with an endless array of candles and photos. If you wanted, you could participate in “offering and blessing,” which brought good luck into your life. The tour guide carried a sense of pride for her city. It was refreshing in a way, and helped me learn a ton about New Orleans