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North America » United States » Louisiana » Converse November 25th 2006

After a great night at Kate Hildebrand's family we traveled through Texas and Louisiana to the little town of Converse. The town was founded by Col. James Converse who owned a lot of land in the area. It was a thriving boom town at one time. The financial center of town was the Converse State Bank. It enjoyed an oil boom. Recently, it has been declining but still sports a great little High School.... read more

New Orleans

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans October 1st 2006

Superdome at Sunset

annieandmatt

Sept 29 - Oct 1 ... read more

ReNew Orleans, 2006

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans September 5th 2006

lulu555

Drove 6 hours. I had to put in driving time, too -- on a stick shift. eek! There was life in the French Quarter. Musicians were out. Artists were out. Tourists were out. The sun was out. The vendors were out. There was spirit. There was energy. I don't think that could ever get washed away from N.O. Walked around all day... 'til we worked up the appetite for Cafe du Monde: coffee & beignets! Bought a t-shirt: Make Levees Not War. Did I misspell levee? A lot of construction still... but it still felt the same -- at least for a visitor. Stopped off at Harrah's to give them the last of my cash. Even the penny slots got me! Played DJ on the way home -- got out of driving. Bon nuit. ... read more

New Orleans

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans August 4th 2006

Typical N.O. home

Expedition

New Orleans was a lot of fun although it wasn't nearly as lively as it used to be. Businesses beg for customers and many of them are still not able to serve food. We still enjoyed it a lot, it was well worth it.... read more

On the way to New Orleans

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans August 3rd 2006

Welcome to Alabama

Expedition

On the way from Niceville, Florida to New Orleans we went through a small part of Alabama and Mississippi. We drove down to the coast to see Biloxi and Gulfport. The destruction from Katrina was still very much there. Although major clean up has been going on it seems like there is no end in sight for the recovery. As we entered Alabama we saw that even state officials can't spell... see the picture!... read more

Laissez le bon temps roulez!

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans July 28th 2006

Gator

Lyssy Pants

Before this trip, I had been to Nawlins twice- once to see the UT football team play in the Sugar Bowl and then again to see the basketball team to compete in the Final Four. For those of you keeping track, that means I was 13 and 20 on each trip, respectively. And here I am, back at 24. Each time is certainly a different experience; each time I love the city just a bit more. If it weren't for the damn mosquitos and humidity, I'd probably have a go at living there. Yes, the French Quarter is intact. Yes, the Garden District still looks the same. Brennan's and Arnaud's are still turning out spectacular food, live music is still pouring out of clubs, and Marie Laveau's is still selling gris-gris bags. But the second you ... read more

USA Nationals

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans June 13th 2006

Team Paul Mitchell

Nils14

As if coming to Puerto Rico was not enough, a little over a week ago I decided to head to one of the biggest tournaments of the year, USA Volleyball Nationals. I had never been to this tournament before but I had heard many times about how great it is and how much fun it is to participate in. Most of my information came from one of my roommates in Switzerland, a one Ty Tramblie. Ty has been a part of the tournament for the past two years and is a member of "Team Paul Mitchell." According to Ty this team has never placed lower than 5th, is consistently in the finals, and has had more than its fair share of championships. As if that were not enough Ty continualy had stories illustrating how much more ... read more

Last Day With Black 6

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans May 26th 2006

SouthernDixie75

Today was my last day with my first team. We finished our third house and it felt great because we had a bitch of a floor that would not come up...that alone took all day. We met the home owners on this house at least the dad and one of the sons so we did like Black 12 did last time and left a signed hard hat for them. We went back down to Bourbon Street and I kareoked somemore and danced...my friend lost her purse which kinda sucked so it was no good. But, we did have fun up to that point. Well I'll keep postin' talk to ya lata... read more

On Our Third House

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans May 26th 2006

SouthernDixie75

We started our third house today and it was amazing...rooms just pop up out of nowhere. This was a family of four two young boys...you know that from their rooms. We went out and bought Po'Boys last night and are goin' to the French Quarter again tomorrow. Our bus driver is really cool...she's stopping and gettin snowballs (snocones) for all of us. (but we have to pay) and then she is taking us on a tour of the town. Not much to say right now though keep a readin and I'll keep a postin'... read more

Second House Done

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans May 25th 2006

SouthernDixie75

Well today we finished our second house and we get our third house tomorrow. I've met some really cool people from Arizona and can't wait to meet more in weeks to come. Well I am kinda home sick but I'll get over it I guess...we're all going walkin tonight to get po'boys. So I'm tired today I'll keep y'all posted every day just leave me a comment. ps: sorry no pictures no cord to upload them... read more

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