We left Rayne this morning and travelled into the New Orleans area staying in Kenner which is a suburb.

Riding in through the wetlands it's interesting to note how a lot of the roads are built at least 20 feet up on raised bridges. At times we were on hurricane escape routes which is a reminder of how quickly the weather can change around here.

It was amusing when we arrived at the hotel, as whilst out the front we suddenly heard police sirens and 2 motorcycle cops pulled up to the intersection on the corner stopping the traffic from each direction, allowing a minibus through which turned immediately into our hotel car park. The cops then rode off.  We watched as 3 guys got out wearing black and white striped kit. They walked past saying hello and John asked the last guy if he was a basketball player and he said 'no, a football player and I've managed a 20 yard run, so ready for the game!'. Bob, I guess you know what he means, but its gone over John's head:-)