The day began with rain and breakfast at the Cafe' du Monde. Monde is renown for its Beignets and chicory coffee.
Beignets are deep fried batter, similar to a donut, covered with powdered sugar.
They are very rich and calorie induced. The air was filled with anticipation, excitement, and more rain. Decked out with rain ponchos and umbrellas we met up with our tour guide for a historical walk through New Orleans French Quarter. Our tour started at The Cabildo, a unique structure erected in 1779. It was used primarily as an administrative office for several governments that represented France, Spain, the Confederate States, and the United States.