Hey! Mack here.
I think we should write a pamphlet on seeing everything New Orleans has to offer in under 24 hours because that is basically what we did. Granted we did not get much (or any) sleep, but it was a good time nonetheless. We got to see cajun dancing at Mullate's, I got to eat alligator (it really does taste like chicken!), and we went to Preservation Hall. I been looking forward to going there all week, and by golly it was worth it.
We just ate our first dinner at Camp Victor. I met some people from Michigan and Ohio we will probably be working with. Everyone is really cool. I can only imagine what the rest of the week has to offer. Despise the abnormally cold weather we been experiencing, I only expect the best to come. More later! :)
Monday, March 2, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Our First Day
Hello there! This is Adam Flanagan; senior psychology major and photojournalist for the trip!
Continuing our story from the last blog, when we first arrived in New Orleans we had a driving tour of the 9th Ward. This location was one of the worst hit during Hurricane Katrina. It was interesting to see what has been built over three years since the storm, and also what has still not been done. After this insightful tour, we had a nice walk around town and ended up at the New Orleans’ flea market. We met many interesting people and bought a few souvenirs for our only day in this great city. We also ended up at Preservation hall, a famous jazz hall in which we heard a wonderful jazz band.
Well, off to sleep! I hope everyone out there is well! Tomorrow is our first day in Biloxi, Mississippi in which we will be going through our orientation. We will be learning the first steps of the skills we will need to help build houses! Wish us luck!
Adam Flanagan
Hot-lanta is FREEZING!
We'll post more after dinner, but we have safely made it to New Orleans!
Due to the snow storm (yes, snow) in the south we had some bumpy travels in and out of Atlanta. When we finally landed in New Orleans it was 35 degrees! After breakfast we drove through the 9th ward and checked in to the hotel. We are staying at the Ambassador Hotel, which is very "New Orleans" with high ceilings, french-style decor and a great lobby! We took the trolley through the Garden District and now are trying to get some rest before dinner and dancing at Mulat's and an evening of jazz at Preservation Hall.
Due to the snow storm (yes, snow) in the south we had some bumpy travels in and out of Atlanta. When we finally landed in New Orleans it was 35 degrees! After breakfast we drove through the 9th ward and checked in to the hotel. We are staying at the Ambassador Hotel, which is very "New Orleans" with high ceilings, french-style decor and a great lobby! We took the trolley through the Garden District and now are trying to get some rest before dinner and dancing at Mulat's and an evening of jazz at Preservation Hall.
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