Last March we visited New Orleans, stayed at the LaQuinta Inn adjacent to the I10/N. Causeway Blvd. Interchange. The only good feature at this location was City Diner next door where you could get an actual 12" pancake-to-go in a pizza box. None the less, we did manage to see some of New Orleans.

This year we wised up, and, determined to plant ourselves smack dab down in the city (always plant yourself in a smack-dab fashion, and avoid motels), ended up at the Okra Inn, a fine choice from AirBnB, anathema to LaQuinta Inns everywhere.

Our host Lindsay greeted us upon our arrival, and quickly acclimated us to our immediate surroundings- as in the location of the nearest food- which turned out to be Katie's just down the street. That's the great thing about New Orleans- everything is pretty much "just down the street", or a short ride on the trolley.

Needless to say, in the brief time we were there we had a great visit. Our thanks to Lindsay for creating the Okra Inn. We'll be back soon.