Well it's not sinking! Thank goodness! Doug had a conference/meetings to attend there and I was able to tag along.
I had last been to New Orleans some 20 years ago - it was a different trip this time - much more subdued! If you have never been there it is a fantastic city to visit, for short time! We had a wonderful hotel, excellent food, the people are so friendly and so grateful for visitors. With Katrina and then the economy crash they are still struggling. At one restaraunt we overheard 2 waiters talking about how the love it when it is busy - and it was packed that night! There are still vacant high rises/ houses and buildings with windows smashed and blown out from the hurricaine.
My highlights were, of course getting permission from CancerCare to travel, finding wonderful people to care for the kids while we were away - Thanks so much - eating great food - even if a bib was required, the hustle and bustle on every street, the music that filled the air, riding the street cars - it was like stepping back in time, and of course my favourite - getting to spend time with Doug!
Thank you once again for all you do for us. We are so lucky and grateful for every day!
Love,
Karen
