I was born and raised a small town girl. I grew up (and still live) in this town of only around 6,000 people. We have three stop lights and one grocery store. That being said, when I think of the city... I think of the busy! Bigger cities boast tall buildings, bumper-to-bumper traffic, and lots of noise! For whatever reason, Chicago immediately comes to mind. I think of the erratic drivers and the obnoxious honking of the horns. In comparison with my home town, everyone moves much faster in the hustle and bustle of the city.. It's not uncommon to get stuck behind a tractor or a golf cart in my town... In Chicago, however, everyone is in a hurry! I am intrigued by the diversity of larger populations. I think about how all of the different cultures make up this one area and how beautifully they all fit together.
Having lived in Long Beach, Mississippi for a year... I've visited New Orleans on more than one occasion. My first impressions have been less than wonderful, however I am looking forward to this trip. When visiting before, I noticed that the city had a stench to it. We didn't venture out of the French Quarter, which is constantly full of people and activities. We unintentionally explored NOLA as tourists, stopping in every gaudy gift shop we could find. I was underage and unable to investigate any of the bars, but that didn't stop me from getting a ticket from the party police. I think that this experience in New Orleans will leave a much more positive memory behind as I look forward to the different activities we've got planned. I am excited to take in more of New Orleans than just the less than cleanly Bourbon Street. I'm excited to learn the city's history. I'm most excited to soak in some kid-free time in one of the most diverse cultures in the United States.
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