As we arrived into New Orleans we were able to see the bridge to the right of us that had been partially destroyed by the tidal surges of Hurricane Katrina. The old bridge was a reminder of the damage that water can cause. There were many other reminders throughout the city as well...some areas already repaired and others waiting their turn.
It was easy to see how such a disaster could have occurred while driving along one of the major routes and looking up to see the stacks of the large ships passing by in a waterway at least 20 or more feet above the level of the land.
New Orleans is the 5th largest shipping port in the USA handling everything from cargo to passenger ships.
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