When you say "Louisana", the first thing most people think of is New Orleans and Mardi Gras. Since that terrible event in 2005, people also think of Hurricane Katrina. Louisiana received a lot of attention throughout the terrible hurricane and its aftermath. Now it's back to business and the devastation didn't diminish the spirit of the Louisiana people one iota.

Addressing Hurricane Katrina

The devastation of Hurricane Katrina is well-documented. The tragic decimation of the New Orleans area was horrific for the residents and Louisiana lovers alike. The natural catastrophe of the hurricane took many things that can't be replaced. But the heart of the people, the area and its history have not and are not easily defeated.

Rebuilding through the efforts of its people and the people that love New Orleans ranged from not only the government, but people and celebrities from all over the country and the world. Pessimists predicted that the area would become a "ghost town" and rebuilding would be impossible and improbable.

Assessing the Damage

Not only did the people prove these naysayers inaccurate, they began a journey to take advantage of the opportunity that was born of tragedy. They didn't just rebuild what they lost. They grabbed the opportunity to improve and enhance what they lost.
Though New Orleans itself did not suffer the damage or impact of the full force of the storm like St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes or Hancock and Harrison counties in Mississippi did. The focus on New Orleans was more of an identification of the general area and the famous reputation of the city.

This is not to say that the devastation or tragic outcome should be taken more lightly. Hurricane Katrina was a brutal finger of nature, an unrelenting and malicious devourer of everything she touched.

Rising Higher from the Dust

The New Orleans and Louisiana area hit by Hurricane Katrina is back in full force. They took their losses, rebuilt what they could and expanded their vision to create things that are progressively better than they were before.

The Big Easy has regained its vitality. Yes, there were things that will be forever lost, but that hasn't stopped them from reconstituting and enhancing the city. The city is once again a place that residents and tourists take delight in.

The point is the relentless and undefeated spirit of the New Orleans and Louisiana area people. They took the lemons that life gave them and made lemon creme brulee.

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