We ended up in Biloxi Mississippi; one and a half years after Katrina; and was shocked by the devastation. We took a 20 mile ride along US 90 heading West. The Biloxi Bay bridge was still out so that was our starting point.
This area was not only hit by the wind; but also by the storm surge. And although there is work being done; it was painfully slow.
Next stop was New Orleans. We took a 3 hour "Katrina Tour" and was again shocked by what we saw. Whole neighbourhoods waiting for demolition, because there wasn't any thing left worth saving.
Most of the neighbourhoods were still without water or electricity. The Greater New Orleans area was normally 1.5 million people. At this time there were less then 300,000 people living there. Mostly in their cars; and with little to their name.
It was hard to believe what we saw. And pretty sad.
Take a look at the pictures we've posted.
This area was not only hit by the wind; but also by the storm surge. And although there is work being done; it was painfully slow.
Next stop was New Orleans. We took a 3 hour "Katrina Tour" and was again shocked by what we saw. Whole neighbourhoods waiting for demolition, because there wasn't any thing left worth saving.
Most of the neighbourhoods were still without water or electricity. The Greater New Orleans area was normally 1.5 million people. At this time there were less then 300,000 people living there. Mostly in their cars; and with little to their name.
It was hard to believe what we saw. And pretty sad.
Take a look at the pictures we've posted.
No comments:
Post a Comment