Picking limes and seeing Mr. Okra

How cool is it to be able to pick a fresh lime from the tree in your backyard!? We were just in New Orleans this past week-end and did just that. The limes were so big and juicy and they smelled fantastic, even before you sliced them.

Biking between Bywater and the French Quarter you pass a few coffee roasters, artist's warehouses, and produce wholesalers. One morning we saw a beautifully painted pick-up being loaded with the day's produce. On each door was painted "Mr. Okra". I thought that was pretty neat especially because we grew okra at GSB for the first time this summer. I didn't get a chance to talk with Mr. Okra this trip, but I will take the time to do so on our next visit.

It was quite the experience to be in a sub-tropical environment. You get an entire new range of flora and fauna which was fun to experience.