This is the CityTeam distribution center, before all the "shoppers" arrive. Nonperishable food, clothing, bedding, diapers, toiletries, books, toys are all available and free for the taking.
Helping Out on the Hurricane-Hammered Gulf Coast May 20th 2006 May 3 - May 17, 2006
Lake Providence, La. - Bay St. Louis, Miss.
7,756 miles to date
631 miles this leg
Whew. We hardly know where to start. Nearly all of the last two weeks was spent in Hurricane Katrina’s destruction zone, and although nearly nine months have passed since this “storm of the century,” it’s mind-boggling to see for ourselves much more effort the recovery is g ... read more
North America » United States » Mississippi » Bay St Louis Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
We are a writer/photographer and a land-use planner from Port Townsend, Wash., who quit our jobs to take a year-long "sabbatical" for the 12 months of 2006.
Our travel vehicle was a Volkswagen Westfalia camper-van named Matilda, after the Australian phrase (and song) "Waltzing Matilda" -- meaning to hit the road with your possessions slung in a bag over your shoulder. We were glad not to be wandering on foot like those Aussie swagmen!
We had a memorable trip waltzing around the U.S. and Canada, learning as much as we could about this vast and diverse continent we call home. So glad we di... full info