Trials, Tribulations, and Warm Welcomes

       So I have finally made it to New Orleans, and what a crazy first half day it has been. I went through a very anxiety filled first flight ever in my entire life, followed by very bumpy wet landing into the Louis Armstrong International Airport, all to find that one piece of my luggage was mistakenly left in Charlotte. But I was warmly welcomed by many of my fellow volunteers who took me around where we are living, and are going to take me to Wal-Mart to replace temporarily what I don't have from my bags (i.e. Shirts).
       It is so strange for me to realize that I am finally here, it sounds strange but it looks exactly as I imagined it would. All of the crazy big fancy houses, the french style wrought iron fences, all like I wanted to come down to. I am loving my time here so far, exploring where to eat was our first challenge, come to find a very local restaurant chain called Jaun's Flying Burrito (think Burritos the size of Chipotle, but the style all its own). I have enjoyed all of the company here so far, everyone in this town is so friendly, and always greeting with a hello. I am curious to start tasting the cajun food that everyone is either warning or raving about (i've heard I will need to have pepto or tums on hand.) Anyway, this a short post just start making some very early observations about my new home, and updating everyone on my starting adventure in the south.

Peace