In defense of New Orleans: It is a port city, many things to do and see, lots of history and culture (often compared to San Francisco), most people enjoy their visits immensely. It does have some big city problems like everywhere else. But someone posted about it smelling like dead fish, I think, in August. This I have not experienced. Hope ya'll all come in 97! Laurie Wheeler, rnc, mn, ibclc New Orleans native, now in the 'burbs Violet LA