The First Week

My first week in New Orleans has been great. My new job is great and I like everyone I am working with. New Orleans is a beautiful town. Many people told me that it was dirty. There are parts, just like any city, that need some help. I think a lot of it is due to Hurricane Katrina. The city has never fully recovered from the hurricane. However, the trees are still here and they are wonderful. Many of these trees must be at least a hundred years old. The tree outside my house is so large it has broken the sidewalk and is encroaching on the street. I would take a picture of it, but I don't think I could get it all in the frame! The house I am renting is fabulous! It has pocket doors, hardwood floors, four fireplaces, and it is the largest place (other than my parents) I have ever lived in. Not only do I love, but so does my cat. Hopefully the unpacking will end soon and the exploring of New Orleans will begin.