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Second day

March 14, 2015 in /by

In New Orleans in the 18th century literacy rate of women was around 70% compared to the rest of the U.S.  This was attributed to the establishment of first school for girls. The pictures below represent some work that evolved from the schooling and a brief description of the work. Great job to the women […]

Reminder of what this great city has been through

March 14, 2015 in /by

This spray painted symbol left from the search and rescue days following Hurricane Katrina made me take a moment of silence to gather my thoughts and pay my respects to all who suffered during the disaster.  Hearing the talks from Steve Nelson helped me truly understand what had gone wrong with the levees and what […]

First night in town

March 14, 2015 in /by

The music was phenomenal to say the least. The Dana Abbot Band blew my mind with their outstanding musicianship and blues that reached down and grabbed your soul.

Success and setbacks!

March 14, 2015 in /by

The Marine Protected Area survey is run by team member Chris, it consists of 20, 40, 60 and 100 meter line transects. The pier on Santa Rosa is the dividing line where the  Carrington Point MPA starts, which makes it the perfect place to deploy the ROV. We have the tether marked with distance, and floats. […]

Exploring Frenchman’s Street

March 14, 2015 in /by

One of my favorite spots for live music in New Orleans is Frenchman’s a Street.  To the first time visitor, it is easiest to describe this location as “the eastern edge of the French Quarter.”  But actually this is past Esplanade, the Treme, etc.   Ten years ago this had a high proportion of locals. […]

Another great Levee Failure Tour

March 13, 2015 in /by

We were treated again to another fantastic Levee Failure Tour by the great Dr. Steve Nelson of Tulane University. We began, as always, with the levee lining the Industrial Canal in the Lower 9th Ward.   

New Orleans Historical Collection 

March 13, 2015 in /by

 The first music book in New Orleans. A group of Ursuline Nuns came to New Orleans and taught girls and women how to read. At that time, 70% of women were literate, which was unheard of anywhere else around the world.   Thomas pointing on an old map where we currently were (at the […]