Sunday and Monday

Sunday: I think the movie Hurricane on the Bayou was so influential because I had no idea that the wetlands were slowly being ruined by the building of the canals that bring in the salt water that actually ruins the soil that the plants and marshes need. The building of the levees was keeping out the water containing the important soil for the wetlands. It was sad to see that some of the alligators were even losing their babies.

Monday: I think it's really advantageous to have Brent here on this trip because we have a more personal story for someone we know ourselves. We got to see where his house was and his grandpa's house. The Lower 9th Ward was so empty and quiet that it was easy to figure out why many of the former residents are so hesitant to move back to such a barren "community". It was also great to see Brad Pitt's EcoHouses and see his Make It Right Foundation in action. I have so much more respect for him now by seeing how he's putting his heart and soul into this work for New Orleans residents.
- Laura