Our last full day in New Orleans we all decided that we wanted to make the most of it. We went out to breakfast and afterwards went down to the lower ninth ward – where Hurricane Katrina hit the worst. We drove and walked around for a while looking around and talking about the issues and struggles that they must have faced when it hit. Afterwards we drove to the city and went sight-seeing. The weather was beautiful and the shops and food were amazing. By the end of the day I think we were all sad that we were leaving in the morning. We all became really close with inside jokes, eating meals together and helping out at the schools together. Honestly it was the most eye opening experience I have ever done and I’m so thankful that I was given the opportunity to share this experience with these amazing people. It was the right amount of service, reflecting and fun and I would absolutely recommend anyone to go on an alternative break.
Walking around before reflection
We stopped for coffee and beignets
There were freight trains near our home
House destroyed and abandoned after Hurricane Irene
Lower 9th Ward
Lower 9th Ward
Walking towards the levees
Around where the levees broke
French Market
Trolley!!
Bourbon Street
Mmmm Beignets and Coffee
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