The actual reason that the trio was staying in New Orleans was that Joe had been hired to write articles for the daily newsletter of a food convention attended by 23,000 food technologists.

Left: The convention had an impressive demonstration floor, where Ken embarrassed himself by grabbing as many freebies as one person could carry. Jon showed gentlemanly restraint, as usual.

Below left: The entrance to the convention center.

Below far left: Joe at work.