And then...

Possibly another highlight of my life...all power was still out on sunday...except an english themed pub next to my hotel, they had electricity, air conditioning, free internet, food and beer...i tell you kids, its the simple things in life that we should never take for granted....so i spent 9 hours on sunday working (nothing else to do) and drinking Guinness...totally totally happy

actually worked here monday as well as work had no power

still no power at my hotel as of tuesday night, but have moved to one that has.

a few things to notice in the aftermath of a natural disaster like this...i am in awe of the people here...i have listened a lot to local radio, and it warms your heart to see how folks have gotten through this. there are no traffic lights in the city..and lets not forget, this is the 4th largest city in the whole of america, with 5 million, and the driving is so courteous, everyone waits and lets people go at lights, its a sight to see. and you know what, crime rates are actually down from normal levels, maybe after Katrina when looting was so evident and sickening, but crime is actually down, (read Freakanomics), neighbours are helping eachother, and generally people cant do enough for you, i had numerous offers to stay with people...have to say im impressed.

and at the the end of the day...it has been an experience...weird to say a good one, but it has been interesting, and is another story to tell, surely thats what life is all about no?...stories to tell