New Orleans, Louisiana

I went to New Orleans to join Habitat for Humanity program for May program of my school last year(May, 2009).

I did know much about New Orleans or have interest in itself as a place to tour because my goal of the trip was just helping building a house for people who lost their houses by hurricane Katrina.

Yes, the only thing I knew about New Orleans was that it was the area where hurricane Katrina hit the most in 2007 and destroyed almost everything.

Even though it was two years after the hurricane when I visited NO, I could still many places to be restored.However, New Orleans was a beautiful place with lots of things to enjoy. For example, French Quarter, located in NO, has a lot of shopping places in beautiful but unique buildings and you can swamp tour on a boat and can actually experience the ecosystem of New Orleans very closely. Also, Craw fish is a specialty of the region which everyone should try if he/she visits there. Visiting a jazz cafe at night also allows tourists to experience the real Jazz started from New Orleans.

I had a meaningful time in New Orleans as builing a house for people in need, but I also had a fantastic time there as touring the city. I really hope to visit there with my family again.