Returning to the Jungle - Nawlins' up next.

We did make it safe and sound the the next day. And while my princess was a tad under the weather, she was able to make it to breakfast.

Hey, did I mention they serve all these cool shots for a buck. So, any whoo, we're late into the evening and Jenée has all these cool beads. She said people just kept throwing them off balconies. Anyone know how you get all these cool beads while walking down Bourbon Street? Me neither.

After dinner we strolled down Bourbon Street and popped in at this speakeasy and caught this band. They where playing everything 80's and 90's and sounded like the originals. They played Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" and Guns and Roses "Sweet Child of Mine" and we dug it baby. And I don't even like Journey or Guns and Roses. The lead guitarist looked to be 15 years old, barely moved, but could he play - wow.

And a great corner table to take it all in.

Dinner was at Galatoiore's, the century old "Grand Dame" of New Orleans dining. Fantastic meal.

Jenée shoots again, and scores! We love bars that spin while you drink.

We stopped in at the Carousel Bar inside the Monteleone Hotel. If you look closely at the mirror up top, you see me.

Strolling by Jackson Square.

Here is a typical balcony scene during daytime on Bourbon Street - We'll get back here later tonight.

And we're in New Orleans - on the Mighty Mississippi River. I've been here a couple of times and wasn't very impressed, but I must say we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves this visit. We walked through much of the French Quarter.

Getting Back to the Jungle - Family Time

A happy family portrait - Next stop New Orleans!

Here is Jenée's love - her dinner. This is the venison and duck combo that she felt was the best she ever tried. While I of simpler tastes felt the Mac and cheese was "to die for".

Our Mexican Senoritas are hamming up once again.

Everyone's happy. Here is Mike, Monica and Monica's daughter Giovanna. Monica has multiple businesses in Monterey providing upscale kitchen appliances. We love spending time with Monica and Giovanna as they are great fun.

Charlene Webber and Mike Webber have big smiles for the camera.

Jenée and her Dad Lonnie pose at a restaurant on the San Antonio Riverwalk called Biga. What a meal!

We made our way to San Antonio, TX to visit with Jenée's family (Mom, Dad, Brother Mike). The Webber's just moved from San Diego to San Antonio. They settled in to a great new home while Mike and beautiful lady friend Monica live 5 hours away in Monterey, Mexico. Mike manages the Latin American business for manufacturing equipment giant Amada.

While taking a Jucuzzi, Yanko demonstrates the Ukranian tradition of "Here is my hand to you", or "here, smell my hand". As you may imagine, it is very long and loving tradition.

We made it to Buckeye, AZ and our good friends Kristy and Darren Yankovsky. They were our best man and maid of honor for our wedding - 10 years ago. Darren is from Montreal and played professional hockey for many years, mostly as an enforcer. Some may call it goon, Yanko would prefer to call it disagreement arbitration. One stat for Yanko - 87 professional fights, lost twice. I've seen him in action and it is as pretty to watch as figure skating - no doubt.

And we're off on the Jungle Land Sail 2011 ! Hold on, we blew this tire on our ride while not quite out of California. Key word being blew! I was convinced it was from having our big ride (Escalade) sitting in the garage for a good part of a year. Jenée felt it may be caused by low tire pressure - women! The AAA guy (that's right - complicated tire change for the ace) looked at the tire and said this type of blow out indicated low tire pressure. I told him that's what I thought. When he pulled the flat we found a nail stuck in the center, causing a slow leak - who knew! We then put the spare on and Jenée commented that we need to be careful because the spare is an different (original) size. I started to assure her we'd be OK for a bit and the AAA guy said "Oh no, you don't want to drive far on this spare." Of course! Tell me something I don't know. Glad I was available to supervise the effort.