I'm BACK!!!!!!!!!

The above pictures were taken on my way out of New Orleans on Friday, June 15. I visited the Lower 9th Ward. The area is adjacent to the canal levee which broke after Katrina. Many of the homes were washed away, while the others have been removed because they were condemned. Once again the pictures don't convey the vastness of the destruction. What now are weed filled lots, were once block after block of homes.

I made it home on Monday evening (June 18). I had a good time driving and listening to my music again. I made a couple of side trips as I made my way home. One was to "The Bass Shop" to check out fly fishing equipment, and the other was a stop in Roswell, New Mexico. I didn't want to drag Gen and the girls there so I took the time while I was alone. The Bass Shop was great. I didn't buy equipment, but I got a lot of useful information. I hope to get a chance to fly fish in a few weeks when I travel with my family to Northern California on vacation. I thought stopping in Roswell would be a least a little exciting. I gotta tell you, it wasn't. I don't know what I was expecting, but I sure expected more than what they had to offer. I don't even want to waste any more time telling you about it. The one thing I will say is that if you ever get the idea to go there, DON'T.

I feel like I should finish my trip blog with something profound. I really must admit I have no idea what to say.

Thanks to; TLC for the opportunity, to Gen, Laura, & Erin for allowing me to leave them for a month, and to my Mom who instilled in me a love for all people,and a willingness to help people who are in need. I had a wonderful experience and I would love to share it with all of you when I get to see you. Thank you all for walking with me in my New Orleans Adventure.