Adventure in New Orleans

I spent most of last night and this morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans (literally on the street). Couldn't find a hotel room. Didn't sleep at all. No, I was not partying or drinking. While I was there I talked to one of the local "workers" who flagged me down. That was interesting.

I spent the first half of the night driving around the most dangerous neighborhoods in New Orleans (including the notorious Magnolia housing project, my main destination -- yes, I know it's an unhealthy addiction but I love it). Around 2:30 I got tired of driving so I wanted to get out and walk around for a while. Hence, I went to Bourbon Street, probably the only safe place in New Orleans for walking around alone at 2:30-5 AM.

Then I spent the rest of the morning looking at the hurricane damage. Wow! Hard to believe!! (I will post pictures later.) I didn't hear much about Katrina while I was in England. But now I understand how big it was. It was one of the saddest things I've ever seen.

I am in San Antonio now.

posted by Matt @ 9:01 PM