One of the main reasons for my trip to New Orleans this visit, is to spend some time with my friend Gaynell. You'll remember her as my Ms. Williams of More who I've told you about before. On my last trip to the states during November of 2009, I'd thought I was going to be setting up my own little corner of New Orleans. Once again, the New Orleans leg didn't go at all as planned. We did make decisions about who would take what floor of the house, and when Gaynell would begin moving in. Gaynell took up. I took down. Gaynell planned to move in during early 2010. But, as fate would have it...I was unable to do any of the things I had hoped to do while I was there that visit. I spent all my time putting out fires. My part of the house-my own little corner of New Orleans never materialized. But, Gaynell is now living in the upstairs. This will be the first time I've slept on Columbus Street in years. I'm looking forward to riding bikes, seeing the sunrise in City Park in the mornings, taking some photos, sitting in the back yard with Gaynell in our plastic Adirondack chairs from the storm while we pretend France, and just being there to see friends who are planning on stopping by. I love this shot of Gaynell in City Park. We'd ridden our bikes over one holiday season after the storm and it was truly a magical Christmas time morning. With past holiday and friendship magic swirling around out there, my hopes for good times are high !
Most of the photos that I take of the barn seem to be either straight on or misty morning shots. That blue sky grabbed me the other day when I was next to the lavoir doing some weeding. I came in and got my camera, because I had been trying to describe to Mom and Dad how the barn is partially below ground and nestles into this hill and the cliff. Although it is beautiful and quite "interesting", parts of the structure that existed before the road and the train tracks are covered up with soil. The soil continues to wash down and in over time. I'm expecting more surprises and discoveries as I continue to dig! I'll keep you posted for sure.
You can bet on it-I even have a few more stashed away with me over here.
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | June 15, 2010 at 04:29 PM
Great misty photo of NO! Take lots more while you're there.
Posted by: Evelyn | June 15, 2010 at 02:33 PM