let’s talk levee
Checking out these 15 ft concrete walls that hold back sections of the great Mississippi. Constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) between 1965-1985, poor design flaws and placement were the true reasons for flooding.
1st day, Feelin artsy at the Historic New Orleans collection
A map of the state of Louisiana with part of the state of Mississippi and Alabama Territory ca. 1820 by Maxfeild Ludlow
#ilovemaps
We made it!
3 1/2 hours later and we are HERE!!
Waiting around for the rental car and getting into all kinds of shenanigans!
What I am anticipating about our trip?
1. Being extremely tried on Thursday morning
2. Culture shock
And last but not least
3. Having an amazing time, learning about the culture, ecology, and geomorphology of New Orleans.
So amped!!! Yew!!