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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 02:19:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
No Idea Where it Came From
There was no foundation, or other indication, that this building had stood anywhere near this site. The closest area with housing is about a mile back down this road.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 02:14:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Gone But Not Forgotten
Cameron Parish along the coastal road. The only sign, literally, that there had been a house here is the address spray painted on a piece of plywood.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 02:09:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
The Power of Mother Nature
Cameron Parish along the coastal road. Except for the telephone pole in the front yard there is no other debris visible. There is nothing left of the house except for the sidewalk and foundation.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 02:05:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Unrecognizable
Without the sign to the right you could not tell that this was the Post Office in Cameron Parish.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 01:58:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Temporary Housing
New Orleans--A typical tent city in a downtown shopping center parking lot. No real amenities here.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 01:54:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
A Typical Street Scene
New Orleans--A typical neighborhood street. Nothing on this block was salvageable.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 01:50:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
A Typical Home
Driving through New Orleans this is what you would typically see. This house had been searched and no bodies found.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 01:41:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
One of the Lucky Ones?
New Orleans--This neighborhood was flooded but the homes did not suffer extensive structural damage. The interior would probably still have to be gutted. During the rescue operations it was reported that the SPCA had sent volunteers down to look for stray pets. As the spray painted message noted a dog had been found in the backyard on 9/28. The animal was gone the following day. The pink "X" on the door shows no numbers indicating that the house had been searched but no people or bodies were found.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 01:29:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Lunch Time
During my day in New Orleans I thought it would be nice to have lunch in the French Quarter. I call a friend of mine in Fredericksburg who had lived here and she was able to zero me in to one of the local "watering holes." Napoleon House had just reopened but was still not able to offer its usually extensive fare. This menu was taped to the front door. The first item on the menu--MRE--means "Meals Ready to Eat" which are military field rations. Saw a lot of these during my travels. On this occasion I ordered the Red Beans & Rice. It was very good. I was joined for lunch by some representatives of FEMA.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-08-30 01:23:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
The French Quarter
We can't leave New Orleans without a shot of the French Quarter. You will note the absence of people. I had the unique opportunity to see this famous neighborhood without the usual throng of tourista. Other than some of the locals there was only myself, the local police and the Louisiana National Guard.

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