Normal morning, up early, walk dogs. After walking the dogs made arrangements to catch the shuttle into New Orleans (French Quarter).
Shuttle left the Park at 10am, only four of us going to town so we got the tour of the 9th Parish. I was somewhat surprised to find so much still to be done after almost three years. Homes have not been rebuilt entire blocks are gone, only the foundations are to be seen. Could not get myself to take any photos, felt like it was wrong to take pictures of someone’s dreams that have ended.
Once dropped off in the French Quarter walked around just doing the tourist thing. Walked around the moon walk area then up and down several streets just rubber necking and taking photos. Asked about a good place to eat and was told about the Gumbo Restaurant. So went there for lunch and had some seafood gumbo, it was very good and I did enjoy it.
After eating it was back to rubber necking this time from a street car. This one went from the water (moon walk) all the way to the cemeteries. The ride itself showed areas of the city that have still not come back. One of the saddest to me was seeing people living in tents under a bridge. Then again we did see signs of recovery, new homes being built and banners advertising help wanted.
Once at the cemeteries, took a short self walking tour just to look around. One of the markers had my family name and was still being cared for, so I guess I “might” have some distant cousin living in N.O. LOL…
Shuttle left the Park at 10am, only four of us going to town so we got the tour of the 9th Parish. I was somewhat surprised to find so much still to be done after almost three years. Homes have not been rebuilt entire blocks are gone, only the foundations are to be seen. Could not get myself to take any photos, felt like it was wrong to take pictures of someone’s dreams that have ended.
Once dropped off in the French Quarter walked around just doing the tourist thing. Walked around the moon walk area then up and down several streets just rubber necking and taking photos. Asked about a good place to eat and was told about the Gumbo Restaurant. So went there for lunch and had some seafood gumbo, it was very good and I did enjoy it.
After eating it was back to rubber necking this time from a street car. This one went from the water (moon walk) all the way to the cemeteries. The ride itself showed areas of the city that have still not come back. One of the saddest to me was seeing people living in tents under a bridge. Then again we did see signs of recovery, new homes being built and banners advertising help wanted.
Once at the cemeteries, took a short self walking tour just to look around. One of the markers had my family name and was still being cared for, so I guess I “might” have some distant cousin living in N.O. LOL…
By the time the street car returned to the French Quarter it was just enough time to find something to take back for dinner and catch the shuttle back to the RV Park.
Day ended as it begun by walking the dogs, before eating and now writing this.
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