Well, what is left of "Faye" made it into the city this morning. The storm was downgraded to a "tropical depression"---steady rain and reduced winds. Has rained all day and expect the same tonight and perhaps most of tomorrow. We will be hearing from our "Helping Hands" organization first thing in the morning as to whether there is a possibility to work or not.
The young people were introduced to New Orleans, it's culture; it's cuisine and some of "what's now wrong with it" during our time out last evening. The group of young people I traveled with experimented with the shrimp and crawfish on the menu, while others tried the Gumbo or Jambalaya or a Po-Boy.
The walk back to the hotel via Bourbon St. showed some of the 'decadence' that seems to be defining that area in this post-Katrina era. Many of you who may have visited New Orleans in the nineties would remember jazz and blues bars. These have been replaced by Rock bars or live dancing bars. i will be curious to know how your young people describe the experience.
We had been advised to pay attention to the wind vis a vis our trip over the bridge (5 miles long) back to Slidell to attend mass. We left our hotel in a slight drizzle but the rain and wind did pick up and after just a slight sway on said bridge we arrived safely at St. Genevieve Church. The veterans of our last trip recognized some of the parishioners and were happy to renew acquaintances. We will hear later how the experience impacted on our new participants.
Most groups spent this afternoon window or legitimate shopping at a mall close to the hotel--The Riverwalk. We managed to have what will probably be our last group meal at the Orleans Cafe at dinner time. Surroundings more elegant than many in the group might be used to and several entree choices. A good opportunity!!
Got our information re Monday's itinerary. Catholic Charities has several subsidiary groups so we will be divided into two groups and will do work that is appropriate to a "rain delay".
Wake up call is at 6:00 am so all should be in lights out mode now and I'm going to join them.
Will bring you up to date on work, and football practice, tomorrow nite.
God bless,
Coach
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Well it sounds like you are giving students a "taste" of the New Orleans culture! Sorry to hear that the rain may put a damper on your plans. Hopefully, it will end soon so you can carry on with your important work!
Heather Turner
Great to hear from my girls last night! It was a bad line but I heard well enough to hear about some shopping. Pls let the girls and Hayden know that money has been put in their accounts. Please spend it on food. Good luck with the weather. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Hi there,
What an amazing experience, rain or no rain. Looking forward to all the great stories.
Please ask Jamail to give me a call on my cell. And I've deposited money in his account.
Much blessings,
Mom Jordan
Unfortunate to hear about the rain. What an experience for the group that has returned for the second year. I hope that they see the progress. Hope the rain holds out for the rest of the week. Congratulations on the game. More points for our team this year. Keep up the great work team and remember what it is all about. Number 11 means something to each of you. Keep the spirit alive. Stay well, and see you all back safely on Sunday!
Mugo family...Enjoy the week!!
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