Emily went back to New Orleans in August 2007. To read about that trip, visit her journal here.

I was never going to post forever. I don't think I was even really planning to go on posting for as long as I did. I'm not taking this down, and if anyone else from the trip ever wants to pitch in, that would be great. If I ever go back to New Orleans, I'll write about it - but elsewhere, as it will be a different trip, probably different people. I'll link to it from here though - and to this from there.

In the meantime, though, there are other people still hard at work in New Orleans, and so it's to them that I direct you now...

Our hopeful, dedicated - *determined* - host at Relief Spark, Sidney.

Photos from a recent visitor...

... who spent time with Common Ground

ACORN

And last but not least, St Bernard Parish Schools, who are preparing to re-open for business for the new school year.

US Hurricane Leaves Lasting Marks - a not-so-happy story from the BBC about the experiences of Hurricane Floyd survivors in North Carolina - seven years after the fact.

Clamoring to Come Home to New Orleans Projects - from the New York Times

For Many, Education Is Another Storm Victim - positively heartbreaking story from the New York Times. Storm evacuees are missing out on education at all levels as a result of displacement, and the article describes fears that many of them will never go back.

New Orleans 'Sinking Even Faster' - From the BBC

I definitely didn't expect Mayor Nagin to be re-elected, but I guess maybe continuity is good.

We shall see.

Friday March 17th - Lower Ninth Ward & St Bernard Parish

Jazzfest! (the official site) - I really hope it goes well - if you're going (or there), have a fabulous time - and spend lots of money!