The view of the Port of New Orleans, called Port of NOLA for New Orleans, Louisiana. Lunch, Went of a bus tour of the city. Above is the 32-acre Louis Armstrong Park.  I asked Google AI, who is the most iconic person associated with New Orleans: Louis Armstrong   is widely considered the most famous and influential person born in New Orleans. A pioneering jazz trumpeter and singer, his international fame spanned decades, cementing his legacy as a "foundational influence in jazz" known affectionately as "Satchmo" For example, their airport was in 2001 renamed the Louis Armstrong International Airport.  I might further add that he was born in New Orleans in 1901: Had a career spanning five decades, beginning as an inventive trumpeteer in the 1920s In 1928 he recorded  St James Infirmary Blues,  also known as  Gambler's Blues,  which originated as an American folk song.  There is no true association with New Orleans because the infirmary deriv...

Yes, there are alligators in Louisiana.  Also, Creoles, Cajuns and Acadians.   How are alligators different from crocodiles?  Snout and jawline shape, Alligators have a wider, or U-shaped snout, while crocodiles are V-shaped. When looking at an alligator, only the top teeth are visible.  Both up and down can be seen when crocodiles close their mouth, Crocodiles can grow to 19 feet long.  Alligators only to 14 feet.  In fact, according to Google AI: Saltwater crocodiles are significantly larger than any alligator species . Saltwater crocodiles can reach lengths of over 20–23 feet and weigh over 2,000 lbs, while the largest American alligators rarely exceed 15–17 feet and weigh closer to 1,000 lbs Crocodiles are lighter in color, sort of light tan or olive, compared to the black and gray alligators. Alligators are relatively more timid, and will mostly try to escape rather than attack.  But will strike back if provoked or while defending their young...