We made it, well some of us did.

It is after 11 on Saturday night, our first night here. Currently we have me, Drue, Deidre, Sarah, Anna, Michael, Faith, Alessandra, Roxy, Jason, Amanda and Jean in camp. (Pardon my spelling as it is already past "lights out" and I'm trying to type as quietly as possible.) Raena missed her morning flight but we believe she caught the same evening flight as James. I don't believe they have arrived to the homebase just yet but they should be here any minute.

Since we are all coming in on separate flights and airlines through various connecting cities it seems every few hours another "rhino" shows up at the door. The church we are stationed in is certainly not on the main tourist route so even the cab drivers are having difficulty finding it. I was part of the first group to arrive (Drue, Deidre, Becky) so I guess I've had the most time to settle in.

In the bunkhouse I chose an upper bunk, completely forgetting that a lower bunk can quickly become a private cocoon with a simple sheet. Instead I am up here in the open like a plastic figurine on a storebought birthday cake. I may have to make a move tomorrow. Some of the group supported the local watering hole tonight where we played some pool and dusted off the jukebox. Drue, Jason and Deidra are joining some fellow Hands On people going to Tipatina's tonight.

Tomorrow is an "off" day for the volunteers so I think most of our group is going to take advantage of it and explore the city. Of course Deidre scored a free ticket to the Saints game so she has a date with the Superdome.

I would post some pictures of our homebase but I forgot my camera cord in my bag under the bottom bunk and that is where it will stay for the night. So pictures tomorrow, I promise!
Good night-
Becky