Friday, March 18 - Last Day in NOLA

Today we were able to visit our beautiful sister school. Toured the building and had fun discovering all that we have in common.

We should be back in Michigan tonight!

Thursday, March 17 - Fourth Work Day

Today we beautified the neighborhood we are rebuilding by picking up garbage on our street as well as the surrounding streets. Along the way, we met many grateful neighbors who came out of their houses to meet us and thank us for our service to the community.

    

Ate lunch at and toured Liberty's Kitchen, a nonprofit cafe that trains young people (aged 16-24) for careers in the culinary industry. The food is delicious and the service is fantastic. 

We were sad to say our goodbyes to the leaders of YRNO today. 

     

  

Afterwards, we walked around Greenwood Cemetery to admire the beautiful gravestones.

                  

For dinner tonight, we are headed to the Blue Crab restaurant on Lake Pontchartrain.

Wednesday, March 16 - Third Work Day

PT New Orleans ready to start the work day

YRNO (Youth Rebuilding New Orleans) team leaders

Donnie, Prince, John, Tray, and our favorite Miss Danielle!

Rebuilding requires strong young ladies 

This group of students continued to caulk the big house

Tuesday, March 15 - Second Work Day

Demolition is the first step in making a house beautiful for a family.

Caulking every hole in this big house

Paint, paint, paint and more paint!

Tired, sweaty but happy after a good day of work!

Heading to our house to shower, go to dinner and reflect on today! 

Monday, March 14 - First Work Day

Painting, caulking, demolition and clean up! 

Sunday, March 13 - Culture Day

Wonderful Mass at the church of "Our Lady of Guadalupe"

Full day of exploring the city. Visited the Presbytere Museum, the St. Louis Cathedral and enjoyed a "Haunted-History" tour and much more...

Ended a long day with a great dinner at "The Velvet Cactus" 

Sat., March 12 - Travel Day and First Views of New Orleans

Good Bye Detroit!

Welcome to New Orleans! (at the NOLA airport)

Grocery Shopping.....sooooo much fun!

Beignets .....YUM!