A few years ago my husband wanted to go to NO. I told him absolutely not. I don't really like to travel anyway, but when I do, a city (except for Charleston) is not on my agenda.
We have friends in our neighborhood who grew up in NO and I knew how dangerous it could be and had no interest in going.
On the contrary for me:
Been there before and will go again. When we see the sunlight, when the city gets restored and avaliable for tourists, I am going to go to the Big Easy at the first opportunity and spend some cash, shop in the stores, and have a good time.
Check this out:
TV networks are hiring retired cops WITH WEAPONS, to protect reporters.
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1474757/posts
I grew up in Charleston, love it. I was in Columbia during Hugo.
I gotta run.I have the scanner up here at home because of fiber optics but not at work-prayers for all.
Years ago my husband was mugged (not hurt, just handed over his cash) in NO, and he was on Bourbon Street at the time, but he had gotten separated from the group he was with (there with other company employees at a convention), and since he was alone, I guess he was vulnerable.
URGENT SITUATION AT SUPER DOME
New Orleans is one of my favorite cities on this planet. You missed a wonderful opportunity to visit a city full of unparalleled character and history, and incredible cuisine.
I've been to NO several times, twice just last year. We were there for New Years Eve and were planning on going back this Thanksgiving.
I love that city and its a great city. Like many places it has its bad and its good, but its good is VERY good.
When this is all over, and the city is back on its feet, my wife and I will be the first to start pouring money back into the city.