OK funny story about NOLA along the car being towed line.
Before we headed off to the airport in the rental we wanted to get coffe and bignettes at Cafe Du Monde early sturday morning. So we parked on the same street (I did not see a tow-away sign). After coffee went to get the car and it was gone with our luggage in the back. Called the cops they suggested we check with towing yard. They said they have the car. Got into a taxi (~$15) went to the tow yard. Paid the fine and towing charge alltogether ~ $100 (they accept AMEX for my convenience). drove to the airport, droped off the car, got to the gate. We made it in time for our flight but the sign said the flight is cancelled. They put us on an alternate airline. We finally made home in one peice with our luggage. That was some morning. Towing in NOLA is a racket. Now when I drive into French Quarter I park at parking lots for a fee, I do not care if there is parking space on the street. Also I second the Mufalata suggestion.

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