Entry Five: Sometimes a sinner, always a Saint.

Today was an EXTREMELY exciting day.  I got to see the Saints play the San Francisco 49ers!  I don't think I could write anything that could truly describe how amazing this was.  I was not exactly a big football fan (that's mostly because I'm a squash and I don't really follow football), but you can't really come to New Orleans and not hear about the Saints.  So I guess I can say, especially since I've been to a game, I'm a Saints fan now.

Here I am at the Superdome!

A panoramic of the Dome.  I was so cool seeing it in person!  I'm not very old (can you believe I'm just a few years old?! Peculiarly considering I'm how articulate I am…), but I do remember hearing about Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it caused.  Thus seeing the Dome was very emotional.

This statue commemorated the beginning of the Post-Katrina Saints.  It reads: 

"On Monday, September 25, 2006, Steve Gleason was responsible for one of the most dramatic moments in New Orleans Saints history. He blocked a punt in the first quarter of the team's return to the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina. That night, the Saints defeated their rival Atlanta Falcons, 23-3. It would kick-start an improbable run for a team that would go on to win the NFC South crown and play for the NFC Championship that season. That blocked punt, that season, symbolized the 'rebirth' of the city of New Orleans."

Finally in the Dome and at our awesome seats!

Inside the Dome

Me, in my spirit color GOLD!

Jimmy Graham and Drew Brees hit the field!

The game was so intense!  Up and down with emotions.  Unfortunately, the Saints lost :((  But they played a good game and worked hard up until the very end.  The crowd was incredible and never stopped supporting and rooting for the home team.


After the game, we went to dinner at a restaurant called Jamila's owned by an old friend, the great Monsef.  The Girls were so excited to see him and have an excellent meal.  And it was an excellent meal for sure!!  Definitely not a place to miss in New Orleans!

Yummy yummy yummy muscles.  DELISH.

Today was a very long day!  I'm so tired and I just sat in a plastic bag all day!

Sadly, my trip is nearing its end, but I still have a few days left.  Stay tuned for more updates!


Sincerely,

Goldie