Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Today was our free day due to the fact that it was Mardi Gras! You could practically feel the excitement in the air when we all woke up. It was in all of us, it was in the streets, and it was in every person we passed. The first thing we did was go to a parade where we all screamed and jumped for beads, stuffed animals, and whatever other prizes we could get our hands on. The floats were elaborate; men were standing on top of them dressed entirely in ornate feathers. It was fun to see the local culture as well as the many people dressed up! Among them included Super Woman, David Bowie, and many dressed in togas. It was exciting to experience an awesome Mardi Gras day parade.
After the parade, some took naps and others sat and talked. Today was a day to get to bond with each other, and we took full advantage of it by playing Taboo, Catchphrase, and generally just talking about everything and anything. Today was a little tiring due to the fact that we were all ready to get down to work, but at the same time we all got along well today. We began to refer to ourselves as a big, happy (and crazy!) family. It seems like a complete 360 degree turn from the first day we were here. We aren’t worried about what other people think anymore; we are focused on being ourselves and having fun with the many other members on our trip. The night is almost over, but knowing our group there will be many more crazy stories that will arise in the next few hours before bed. All I know is that I am SO ready to get to work and to do some community service!! I can’t wait to find out what impact we will have on the New Orleans community, and what influence New Orleans will have on us. So far the influence has been massive, and we have only been here a few days! I can’t wait!
From the beautiful New Orleans, with love,
Jacklyn Carroll
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