real live shotguns

at the very end of my trip, i had the chance to tour the inside of a shotgun that my friend, Frances, whom I have been staying with, is going to move into. This shotgun was further downtown, out of Mid City, around the Lower Garden District. It is also half a shotgun; the landlord leases out each half separately down the length of the house. It was not nearly as narrow as I had imagined. I would say approximately 10' wide, but did not feel like it. It was adorable! More than enough room for one person.

Upon entrance there was a small living room, then opened into a dining area and then kitchen. Through the kitchen was a bathroom and then the bedroom, and past the bedroom was another small living room. The best part, out back, was a small yard, no grass, but a mini pool for those scorching days. How lovely. It was completely enclosed by fences and a green growing back wall, providing safety and privacy. So quaint and breathable, yet modest and New Orleanian traditional. The ceilings were certainly tall, maintaining the primary purpose of maximum ventilation; along with full ceiling to floor windows and doors which all opened with layers of screens and shutters.

Each room also had a dark wooden framed fireplace. They are nonfunctional, but still. The appearance added such dimension and clear tradition to the experience of the room.