Mardi Gras

Although I have never been to New Orleans, it is on my list of places to visit. However, I doubt I would ever consider visiting during Mardi Gras, because it would be too wild and crazy for me. 

I don't know much about Mardi Gras except that they eat gumbo and jambalaya, King bread and Po' Boy sandwiches. I also know that the predominant colors are purple, gold, and green. and they wear costumes and have parades! 

 I did a little research on the history and origins of Mardi Gras. 

Halloween in North Miami Beach

Tonight is Halloween, but it feels so different than the Halloweens back in Pennsylvania. Here in Florida we live in a high rise on a street that is all high-rises. There are no Halloween decorations, and it seems like life as usual. 

In Pennsylvania, everyone is abuzz with Halloween parties, preparation, and decorations in the stores and in front of homes. I took some shots of a few decorations before we left to spend the winter in Florida. I'll share my favorite photos. All the photos were taken in Pennsylvania except one in New York.