Mel and Wes Stories: Madi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana

Louisiana: Madi Gras

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Lesson: Madi Gras in New Orleans Setting the scene: The family takes a break in New Orleans. They meet a black friend named Rose, who shows them local modern and historical sites. People in This Story: Dad; Mel; Mom; Rose; Wes; Brand Name or Company Name item is in green. Slang terms are linked to the Slang Dictionary. Click on the term to view its meaning. "Speed Talk" is in pink; meaning is in [brackets]. Story: Rose: Well, it's about time you came! Dad: Hello to you, Rose. Thanks for meeting us. Please don't take off my head. It's my fault that we're late. Rose: Now, if that don't beat all! Should have known you'd be the slowpoke. We might could get to New Orleans on time if we leave right quick. Wes: [Laughing] She's got your number, Dad. Dad: Hah! Very funny. Everyone get in the Land Rover. Rose will drive. Rose: Darn right I'm driving! This is my vehicle and no one else is driving it. Another thing--I better not hear any back-seat drivers. [Rose points out the Mississippi River on their way to the city center.] Wes: That must be the Superdome. Rose, are the Saints [professional football team] any good this year? I heard they stink. Rose: You heard wrong. They're pretty good. Oh, here we are at Bourbon Street. Mom: It doesn't look very crowded now. I thought we were coming for Mardi Gras. Rose: It's on "Fat Tuesday." Mel: So, we have a couple of days more to wait. Whadder we gonna [What are we going to] do before then? Rose: I'll take you to Lafayette Square and ... Dad: [Interrupting] And we have time to tour the 1815 battlefield. Wes: That was where Andrew Jackson whipped a large British invasion force. Mel: Oh brother, we should have known that Dad would find another battlefield to visit. Rose: He's a real pistol. [Laughing] C'mon, let's get out and look around. Mom: That's a good idea. We should stretch our legs. [They wander down side streets and later ride on a streetcar before resting for the night. After the Madi Gras festival, Rose takes the family to New Orleans international airport.] Rose: Best wishes to y'all in those foreign lands. Won't see me in such places. I couldn't get any shrimp gumbo or crawdads to eat. Mom: Goodbye to you also, Rose. We'll miss gabbing with you. [Once again the family is scheduled to fly over the Pacific Ocean. This time it is to Japan. Click here to see the following story: Peaceful Garden in Tokyo.]