| Sure I had seen pictures of them from time to time | | | | The food was simply indescribable and it was |
| throughout the course of my life but for what on | | | | everywhere. The sauces that they create and serve |
| earth would I have any use for them. Yes they did | | | | with dishes like shrimp and fried oyster sandwiches |
| make great festive wall decorations and in fact a | | | | had me licking the plate when I was done eating. |
| friend of mine did have two of them that she used | | | | Then there were the French pastry shops with their |
| this way. However; as for myself, I just never got | | | | endless selection of the most decedent pies, cakes |
| around to buying some and hanging them up. I am of | | | | and pastries. All served with the best chicory-blend |
| course referring to masquerade ball masks. | | | | coffee I have ever tasted. |
| My Dream Trip To Mardi Gras In the French Quarter | | | | My Very First Masquerade Ball Masks |
| That all changed two years ago when I finally fulfilled | | | | Then the sun went down and the festivities began. |
| my life's dream of finally experience Mardi Gras in the | | | | Fortunately they make getting everything you need |
| French Quarter of New Orleans. I just couldn't wait | | | | so easy with all the little "centuries old" shops that |
| to get there as I packed by bags for the trip and | | | | line the streets of the French Quarter. "Stiff" drinks |
| really had no idea what to expect. Of course I had | | | | 2-go, in big 16 oz Styrofoam cups that you are free |
| heard all the stories, but nothing could have prepared | | | | to wander from music club to music club with, as well |
| me for the reality of what it all was. | | | | as, (you guessed it), my very first masquerade ball |
| The Food Was Simply To Die For | | | | masks. |