NOLA, end of May

     The Mayor and a delegation traveled into Delta Country to walk the ground and revisit the Crescent City and examine the post-Katrina efforts since the hurricane of August, 2005.   Things are getting better.   There was little evidence on the surface of the damage inflicted on the city.   Locals insist that overall, the situation has improved considerably from the dark days following the disaster.
     The large Mercedes Benz logo on the Superdome roof testifies to a resurgent interest in the economy.   Many visitors were seen walking through the doors of Harrahs Casino off Canal St.   Moderate temperatures and low relative humidity combined for a comfortable daytime experience.
    As always, the World war II National Museum was better than ever.  The new Boeing Aviation Pavilion was a big hit.   Hanging from the ceiling is a complete B-17 4 engine bomber.  nearby, a B-25 bomber is also hanging.  A P-51 Mustang and an F4-U Corsair complete the scene.
     On the main floor is an interactive exhibit that features the story of the submarine USS Tang, the most successful of all US Navy subs during the war.   It was lost with most of her crew after one of its own torpedoes went wild, striking and sinking the doomed ship.  It causes all to reflect on the tragedy and triumph of the event.
more later.....