Monday, May 15, 2017

New Orleans

Hello, dear friends! As promised, I am sharing my trip to New Orleans with you guys! I went on a cruise with my whole family (uncles, aunts, grandmas, grandpas, and lots of cousins) last fall. The cruise ship was in New Orleans so my family and I spent a few days exploring before heading off to sea. 

The food--oh that spicy, delicious food! I had cajun pasta with alligator sausage, shrimp, and chicken in it. I always order pasta at restaurants so this dish was perfect for me. My mom and dad got gumbo and other traditional cajun dishes for all of us to try. 

We went to a cemetery where those who have passed away are buried above ground in elaborate stone crypts giving it the nickname "Cities of the Dead" because they resemble little houses. It was amazing. Call me crazy, but I find old graveyards so interesting because of the incredible amount of history they have.

Despite the beauty I witnessed in New Orleans, I also saw so many people without homes sleeping on the benches or in the parks throughout each day.  Most of the tourists walked by these people without giving them a second glance as they admired the beautiful architecture and art that surrounded them. Ignoring the fact that there were so many people sleeping in any place they could find because they did not have beds to call their own. I could not do this. I could not look away and carry on with my vacation as if my heart didn't hurt for those people. I took pictures of them as we walked, not for me to publicize or to "poke fun" at them, but for me to remember, and pray for those who have no homes. People who are hurting yet no one seems to notice them. 

I took loads of pictures in Mexico as well, so I'll post them when I have the time.

8 comments:

  1. Eveeeeeeeee, man man man. I LOVE this. New Orleans looks like such a wonderful adventure! <3 I also appreciate your compassionate, Christ-like heart. ugh. I'm at a loss for words that matter. ;P Keep being brave and loving wildly. atta girl. x

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  2. breathtaking photography (as usual;)

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  3. Beautiful pictures! New Orleans looks so amazing and fun.

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  4. *CRYING* OH MY GOODNESS, I LOVE NOLA. I'd so love to live there someday <3 Lovely photos! I especially like the last one and the third.

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  5. These photographs are so beautiful!

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