All 27 of us arrived safely in New Orleans and have already had a full day of the heat, humidity, and southern hospitality. After a lunch at Bubba Gumps we had a two hour city tour where we learned about, and witnessed, the devastation brought about by Hurricane Katrina.
We are currently resting in our hotel rooms before heading out for some local cuisine. Tomorrow is our first full work day. 90 degrees and sunny is the forecast. Can't wait!
-Ms. Waldock
Pictures from "Katrina" tour:
Vacant lots are still abound in the Lower 9th Ward. Nearly 3 years after the storm, this neighborhood has not come back. The streets used to be packed with homes and now all you see is what you see below:
The middle pictures is the foundation of a house which blew across the street. The house and its foundation serve as a reminder of the damage caused by Katrina.
The last picture is a memorial. The blue poles show the varying heights of the water line. The chairs represent the people affected and lives lost. The partial house frame represents the homes that weathered the storm.
Pictures from "Katrina" tour:
Vacant lots are still abound in the Lower 9th Ward. Nearly 3 years after the storm, this neighborhood has not come back. The streets used to be packed with homes and now all you see is what you see below:
The middle pictures is the foundation of a house which blew across the street. The house and its foundation serve as a reminder of the damage caused by Katrina.
The last picture is a memorial. The blue poles show the varying heights of the water line. The chairs represent the people affected and lives lost. The partial house frame represents the homes that weathered the storm.
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