Saturday, July 19, 2008

Gulf Coast


Well it's been a good while since i have written and i am so sorry about it. But i gave been in the Gulf for a few months now working with a specialty team called the Gulf Liaison Team, we help all the other NCCC teams in the gulf with projects, ISP's media, and any problems we have. I'm living in Hattiesburg MS but spend half of the week usually in New Orleans, Biloxi and other hurricane torn areas. While down here I have developed a love for the people, food, history, atmosphere and architecture. New Orleans is a place like no other and i have enjoyed my time down here, talking with locals old and young about their personal experiences and their life in this vibrant city. I have also done my fair share of research and reading when it comes to Hurricane Katrina, everyone down here has a story to tell and an opinion that want to give about what happened its all very interesting. The picture i have posted is of a church in the lower ninth ward, there are maybe 20 blocks or more of houses that were completely washed away when the levees broke now all that is left is grass that hasn't been cut in three years and concrete slabs where houses once stood. The church is gutted out, with boards still on it from the storm, spray paint from when search and rescue came in, and an eari vibe that resonates with the whole area. I will probably will stay like that until someone buys the property and builds something new, but thats not likely anytime soon. I promise to write more posts with more pics about what i'm up to.
thanks and love ya tons
Britt

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