When I was playing poker last week, I overheard one player asking another if she was going to New Orleans to the tournament. That reminded me that each May, there is a WSOP Circuit event there called the Bayou Poker Challenge.
I've played twice before, and not done anything in the tournament, but always won enough in the juicy ca$h games to make it a free trip. The Riverside Hilton is across the street and they give discounted rooms to the players. You can park for free if you play by getting your ticket stamped. All in all, a nice little get-away.
I'm traveling there tomorrow, then Sunday I'm doing touristy things. The Gray Line has a tour of the city that includes the Hurricane Katrina stuff (see here), and I'm signed up for that on Sunday afternoon. At nights, I'll be playing pokah. Then, Monday I'm entering Tournament Event #5. Tuesday, I'll travel home unless I make the final table. If I do, well, I'll just have to take one more vacation day, now won't I?
Good town. Hit Cafe du Mond -- touristy but tasty. Reasonable morning stroll. Blow some powdered sugar in my direction.
ReplyDeleteKA and take names!
Best of luck Mojo!
ReplyDeleteBeignet: (ben-YAY) - A traditional New Orleans yeast pastry that is deep-fried and served hot with a generous dusting of confectioners' sugar. ...
ReplyDeleteSure make me jealous. Good luck on your trip.
ReplyDeleteWrong week, but Let the Good Times Roll. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteGo get em Memphis. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteYour life seems like one big poker vacation. I am jealous.
ReplyDeleteGLGLGL
Good luck on your trip - avoid oil slicks.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping you'll have to take that extra vacation day...and if the money's good enough, perhaps you could stretch the vacation out for a full week!
ReplyDeleteHave fun and good luck! (Are you supposed to wish a poker play "good luck"?)
As always, hope you tear it up.
ReplyDeleteMojo knows how to live! Any room in your backpack? ;)
ReplyDeleteGood hunting! Palace Cafe on Canal is a pretty good place to eat.
ReplyDeleteAlso Johnny's PoBoys on Decatur/Saint Louis is awesome. Up the street from Cafe du Monde you can get great muffalettas @ the Central Grocery Co.