Wrigley80's Excellent Adventure on the Dream Photo Review - December 4-15, 2014

[wrigley80]

Bourbon Street at 10:00 am. It was still pretty quiet

 

 

Just one of many souvenir/junk shops along Bourbon Street

 

 

I think the donkey is staring at me ;)

[wrigley80]

Thank you so much for this review, it brought back many memories! We liked the Dream so much, we took cruises on both itineraries just to cruise again in our first "cove balconies". You wouldn't have done a trip review on the Elation would you? We are taking a cruise with our DD and SIL on March. First time we have gone to New Orleans. We are looking forward to it but apprehensive to go back on a smaller ship after 2 cruises on the Dream and one on the Breeze! Hope to see you on a cruise someday!

Pat

 

Oh I would love to cruise in a cove balcony....it is on the my list of cabins to try. I would love to be that close to the water level.

Yes I have been on the Elation. It was when the Elation was still in Mobile. And as you can see in my signature our KREWE is going to be cruising on the Elation in December. I enjoy the smaller ships. You will enjoy the Elation :)

[lstrong]

I've had so much fun reading your adventures! Felt I was on a virtual cruise. We are on the dream in February. Our first trip to New Orleans. Can't wait to see New Orleans through your eyes and camera! Thanks

[wrigley80]

Oh Christmas Tree....Oh Christmas Tree. Christmas Time while wearing shorts doesn't quite have the same effect :p

 

These little hotdog carts all over New Orleans

 

Mardi Gras beads hanging on the electrical lines. And this is one thing that I can't wait to see during Mardi Gras

 

GEAUX SAINTS

[wrigley80]

I've had so much fun reading your adventures! Felt I was on a virtual cruise. We are on the dream in February. Our first trip to New Orleans. Can't wait to see New Orleans through your eyes and camera! Thanks

 

Thank You so much. New Orleans is an awesome city...how did you like it?? In the beginning of this review there are some pre-cruise pics during our time in New Orleans

[wrigley80]

There's my go to spot for a drink in New Orleans.....the Tropical Isle. They weren't open yet so I would have to wait for my Hand Grenade

 

That is the balcony where we sat during our pre-cruise meet and greet

[wrigley80]

So after checking out New Orleans for a bit we headed out to hotel in Metairie to get check in. We were staying at the Sleep Inn and Suites. It was nice hotel and we have stayed here previously so it worked for us

 

 

 

 

We decided to stay at the hotel for a little while and relax. I went to get ice for our drinks and while I was gone my dad fell asleep. He was pooped so I let him sleep for a while. I was tired too....I may have taken a nap too

[wrigley80]

So I woke my dad up around 5:00 pm because we were meeting some friends for dinner at the Gordon Biersch Brewery downtown. We met our friends Donna and Kent. They live in New Orleans and we met them last year when we cruised on the Carnival Dream on the repositioning cruise. When I go to New Orleans next month for Mardi Gras I am staying with them for 3 days....I can't wait to see them as well. It definitely pays to have friends in port of call cities :p :)

 

The Gordon Biersch Brewery is connected with Harrahs Casino so you can park in the parking garage for free if you validate your parking. It was very convenient.

 

I didn't realize until after we got back to the hotel that I never got any pics with Donna and Kent. I will have to change that next month during my visit

 

So after we left dinner we drove along the street by the Convention Center and it was all decorated for Christmas

 

 

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Can't say that I have ever seen dancing alligators before

 

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The streetcars were all decorated for Christmas

 

Canal Street was all decorated at Christmas

 

The Superdome was so pretty at night with all the lights shining

[cajunpowercruiser]

This Cajun love's your review and it's such a personal sharing of family and friends. I felt like I was there with you. I love New Orleans like you. That is where I proposed to my wife of 21 years. We will be celebrating our 21st aboard the Carnival Magic. It will be our first cruise. It is people like you willing to share that 1. give someone like me an opportunity to be really be prepared to show DW a great time cruising and 2. fell like I'm on on the cruise with you when you share. Keep it up. I look forward to your next cruise. Your Cajun admirer.:D

[ed_k_tx]

 

Oh Christmas Tree....Oh Christmas Tree. Christmas Time while wearing shorts doesn't quite have the same effect :p

 

 

 

 

These little hotdog carts all over New Orleans

 

 

 

 

Mardi Gras beads hanging on the electrical lines. And this is one thing that I can't wait to see during Mardi Gras

 

 

 

 

GEAUX SAINTS

 

 

Really enjoy reading your review. The Lucky Dog cart sure bring back memories. Don't want to date myself but when I first shipped out of NOLA the Lucky Dogs were only 55 cents. 😱

Going to take a wild guess that you might be a Cubs fan.

 

 

 

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[wrigley80]

This Cajun love's your review and it's such a personal sharing of family and friends. I felt like I was there with you. I love New Orleans like you. That is where I proposed to my wife of 21 years. We will be celebrating our 21st aboard the Carnival Magic. It will be our first cruise. It is people like you willing to share that 1. give someone like me an opportunity to be really be prepared to show DW a great time cruising and 2. fell like I'm on on the cruise with you when you share. Keep it up. I look forward to your next cruise. Your Cajun admirer.:D

 

 

Awwww thank you so much. It's wonderful comments like yours why I take the time to do these reviews. Yeah they are a lot of work but they are fun too. It's a great way to re-live the vacation.

I instantly fell in love with New Orleans. The vibe in the city is electric and the people are so friendly.

Congrats on your first cruise. Trust me when I say it won't be your last. You will love it. Enjoy every minute of your cruise....have fun. And congrats on your anniversary [emoji2]

[wrigley80]

Really enjoy reading your review. The Lucky Dog cart sure bring back memories. Don't want to date myself but when I first shipped out of NOLA the Lucky Dogs were only 55 cents. [emoji33]

Going to take a wild guess that you might be a Cubs fan.

 

 

 

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My dad bought a lucky dog the night we left Tropical Isle late. I believe it was like $3.25.....wieners sure have went up in price over the years [emoji15][emoji16][emoji12]

And yes we are definitely Cubs fans. Our black lab is even named Wrigley. Hopefully the Cubs will give us something to cheer about this season [emoji461]️[emoji461]️[emoji461]️

[JamesEM]

Thanks for the review and photos, and yes I was scheduled to be on this cruise, however DW became ill and we became no shows. The good news is DW is on the mend, insurance paid the claim, and we will be cruising this summer.

[cruse2loose]

Brianna

Have you ever cruised to Key West FL? I live in North Louisiana, so far north they say we are in Arkansas!! I love New Orleans. Key West kinda had the same vibe I felt. Love your reviews as always

I will be on the Dream again 2-1-15 for Super Bowl :) Was on her 4 times last year, plus the Sunshine and Elation. I don't think I will ever have another year that I take 6 cruises :D

[wrigley80]

Thanks for the review and photos, and yes I was scheduled to be on this cruise, however DW became ill and we became no shows. The good news is DW is on the mend, insurance paid the claim, and we will be cruising this summer.

 

 

Thank you for checking out my review [emoji2] I'm so sorry that you were unable to join us but happy to hear that your wife is feeling better and you're able to cruise again soon.

[wrigley80]

Brianna

 

Have you ever cruised to Key West FL? I live in North Louisiana, so far north they say we are in Arkansas!! I love New Orleans. Key West kinda had the same vibe I felt. Love your reviews as always

 

I will be on the Dream again 2-1-15 for Super Bowl :) Was on her 4 times last year, plus the Sunshine and Elation. I don't think I will ever have another year that I take 6 cruises :D

 

 

Yes I LOVE Key West. It's actually my favorite port of call. One year before a cruise out of Miami we drove down there for 2 pre-cruise days. And yes you're right Key West is very much comparable to New Orleans.

Thanks Again for reading my review [emoji2]

[Liverpoollovely]

i don't know if i have thanked you before but i just wanted to say thank you for your amazing reviews :)

 

love reading them

[wrigley80]

i don't know if i have thanked you before but i just wanted to say thank you for your amazing reviews :)

 

 

 

love reading them

 

 

Your profile name seems familiar....have we cruised together before??

Thank you. So happy to hear that you enjoys reviews. [emoji2][emoji2]

[deircouz]

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[abcsteward]

THANKS so much again for the wonderful review...

 

I spent one night in New Orleans back in June... We stayed at the Four Points right across the street from Treasure Island... Love me some Hand Grenades, although after having a few the rest of our trip home the next day was blah... LOL

[wrigley80]

THANKS so much again for the wonderful review...

 

I spent one night in New Orleans back in June... We stayed at the Four Points right across the street from Treasure Island... Love me some Hand Grenades, although after having a few the rest of our trip home the next day was blah... LOL

 

Yes you are so right hand grenades can cause you to forget about the past few days or the days still to come but they taste so darn good :) :p

[wrigley80]

It is sad to say but the day has finally come....today is the final day of photos :eek: I know I know it is sad for me too but look on the bright side there will be another review for our cruise on the Carnival Breeze in just 40 days :)

 

We got packed up early and left the hotel. We stopped at the Café DuMonde in Metairie for beignets. My New Orleans friends would tell me that this Café DuMonde is the fake one so I do it just to torment them :p

 

[wrigley80]

My dad and I were unsure what we wanted to do today. My dad suggested that we go on a Hurricane Katrina tour so that is what we did. We did this tour through Gray Line Tours. It is sad to see this area of New Orleans

 

The new Levee wall that was built after Hurricane Katrina to prevent further catastrophes

 

 

 

 

On the tour they explained to us that first responders would go in and check each home. When the house was checked they would mark an "X" on the outside to let others know that house had been checked. The date the house was checked was also put down and whether or not any survivors or fatalities were found in the home