New orleans 2006
 
 
It feels weird to gaze upon scenes of destruction, callous somehow. But the locals are actually keen to have people tour and visit. I was surprised at how willing people are to talk and share their stories, and to suggest places to visit. Everyone has a story, that’s for sure. Perhaps they want others to share their stories in the hope some help might be forthcoming from it? Or perhaps they’re just friendlier down here? One thing is certain: there is a lot of uncertainty about the future here.
 
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rebuilding? after katrina
THis house’s siding looks like a piano.
We’re in the 9th Ward now..
An odd image.
Is there anything left?
Some of the houses were interesting. Tiny.
Another tiny house.
A litter of kittens is behind this fence. Strays.
It is difficult to show the true scale of the destruction.
All that is left here is the brick and cinder block foundation.
Many houses were raised; that didn’t do much good!
A popular sign. Many don’t want the area bulldozed.
When you see the whole area, though, is there a better alternative?
Typical view on this side of the 9th Ward.
Most of the stores looked like this...
or this.
A VERY large pile of debris.
Another typical store.
These are Katrina trailers, apparently much nicer than the FEMA trailers.
Lots and lots of abandoned cars
A trailer in the middle of a field with some abandoned (?) buses.
Even fast food restaurants are closed.
An open tiny house that had been cared for somewhat.
Inside view. Note the big roll in the floor and the mold. It smelled terrible.
What was once a parquet floor...
Care had been taken here. Some people are living here...
but there are no utilities (gas, electricity, phone)...
and it is so quiet, like a ghost town. (Brick homes fared a little better.)
Flowers bloom amid the destruction.
Extremely bizarre. A brand new LARGE home in the center of this mess.
Remains of the house next door. What are they thinking???
 
 
 
 
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