Our morning started bright and early around 4 o'clock when we woke up from our respective beds and drove to the airport. Bleary-eyed, we managed to find our way onto the plane. After several hours of traveling, we made it into New Orleans, commandered our vehicles and arrived at the church we are staying in- Parkway Presbyterian church. They extended their southern hospitality to us, taking us on a tour and explaining the guidlines for staying here. After Katrina, Parkway decided that the unique way in which they could respond to the devastation was to open their church up to be a place for volunteers to stay. They take great pride in this ministry and many people thanked us for coming as soon as we pulled up.
After an afternoon of setting up our air mattresses and buying groceries, many of us headed down to the French Quarter. We explored the sights of the Mississppi River and the orginal and flavorful tastes of New Orleans. Bourbon street was filled with silver people and street jazz groups. Afterward, we headed back to the church for some much needed rest for we have an early day ahead of us tommorrow. Stayed tuned to hear more of our journey to New Orleans
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