Back last summer, on Fred’s persuasion, I finally made my first trip to New Orleans. Located in the southeastern portion of Louisiana, it is a major port city of United States of America. To its north lies the Lake Pontchartrain and to the east, lies Lake Borgne. Known to be one of the oldest cities in the US, it is named after Philippe II, Duc d’ Orleans. I was particularly eager to join in the annual Mardi Gras annual celebrations. Fred had this on mind long ago I knew it. Yet another photographic adventure to him I thought.

I sipped onto the coffee as Fred lay beside me doozing. The airlines food always made him feel sleepy he says always. As I browsed through my travel brochure, I came across a few interesting facts about Mardi Gras and its origin. I found that early French settlers had brought Mardi Gras into the state of Louisiana. The day is celebrated with processions and jubilation across the streets. Celebrated a day prior to Ash Wednesday,  Mardi Gras is celebrated in many places around the country such as Colombia, France, Guatemala, Germany, Italy, Mexico and Panama. Interesting times lay ahead, I thought, as I looked out of the window to see the picturesque land below. We would arrive in 15 to 20 minutes.