The Gulf

Even though Hurricane Katrina hit over a year ago the scars are everywhere. When we were driving down the road we would see signs advertising resturants, gas stations and the only thing left is a vacant lot. The live oak trees that grow along side of highway 90 are stripped bare. The branches no longer drape but there are leaves and that means life. They are also dredging the gulf for cars, household appliances, and whatever else that was pulled into the ocean. There are a few damaged buildings, hotels with the exterior wall peeled off exposing the rooms. A gentleman that I spoke to said he went out right after the storm and the trees were covered in plastic bags along with cars and boats but what stuck in his mind were the plastic bags. It was a little strange driving through Biloxi because you immediately feel sorry for the folks that lived there but then you are in awe of them as well because of their spirit. They are coming back and like the signs say "the best is yet to come."

The RV park we stayed at had the majority of the lots rented to FEMA workers. From the looks of their RVs they have been there since the beginning. They made their little houses on wheels as comfortable and homey as possible. It was kind of neat.

It was a wonderful experience at the gulf. I was able to see the beach and spend 10 minutes on it. The casinos are all open and providing much needed revenue so we had fun taking our $40 and spending it like big wheels. Sorry kids I didn't win big but won enough to have a lot of fun.

Location:  Biloxi Mississippi