I flew into Los Angeles on October 23rd and found myself quite busy catching up with my wonderful friends there, before flying destination New York City to meet up with my beautiful Catia - whom I hadn't seen in a whole year! (I have mentioned her previously, she's the one from London). We spent five nights in an apartment in Greenpoint Brooklyn such a trendy little area we both highly recommend. Note: try https://www.airbnb.com for great deals on accom. on your next trip, great way to live like a local.
We walked all the way from Brooklyn, over the bridge, through East Village, Greenwich, right up to Chelsea Piers, before heading to Central Park for a much deserved sit down. We also walked in the halloween parade in the village which was SO packed and equally as fun, we went to MoMA which was such a delight (Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh's 'starry night!!') FYI it is also free on Friday nights from 4-8pm, we followed it up with a drink at a roof top bar called 'Rare' in Chelsea which had an amazing view of the city. Time flew by as we next found ourselves flying to Nashville Tennessee.
Nashville is a great city, filled with Honky Tonks playing live Country music what felt like 24/7, Catia & I both felt like it was a city you could live in a while (although personally I feel I left my heart in NY). The people are lovely, the beer is cheap, the accent puts a smile on your face. From here we hired a car and I drove on the opposite side of the road for the first time in my life, it was a little scary/nerve wracking at first, but luckily a pretty straight route on the 65 all the way to Tuscaloosa Alabama. We spent a night here to break the driving session in two (as I was the only driver), a little motel off the freeway where the receptionist asked what language we speak in Australia. We spent the evening doing facials and all that girlie stuff that makes you feel fresh and ready to go, before making the most of a comfortable nights sleep in a queen size bed. We woke early, drank a big old coffee and jumped in the car again.
The drive that morning felt super chill/quick as I was comfortable by that point. Come midday we had driven through Mississippi before arriving in New Orleans Louisiana, Woo! Destination NOLA! And my friend's, this is where I write to you from. The hostel is called India House, it is very quirky to say the least, and I love it. We took a stroll around French Quarters yesterday, and Bourbon Street of course - it smelt funky - today is when things will get interesting though. Saint Louis Cemetery here we come! I'll write another entry when I get to Mexico to let you know what's what, plus I'll upload a couple photos to my tumblr page (accessible via the tabs above).
Lot's of love till next time.
&.the.bohemian.girl.xx.
