Outside the Dome! Opening Session!

Hello! Sorry I did not blog last evening! What a day! A few minor miscalculations meant a later arrival into New Orleans than expected. After waiting two hours and 15 for a pizza delivery at 12:15 am this morning, we finally retired for the evening after a bit stressful but energetic day.

The drive from Memphis was on and off showers but the drive was at time breath taking. Lush

trees and a green landscape made interstate travel less boring. The unbelievable journey over a bridge that stretched for miles into the city was a marvel to behold. Scenes of devastation and renewal provided a real contrast to a city on the rebound. 38,000 people in the Dome, quite impressive. Getting there later than we wanted, priceless, given the fact we ended up near the top. But the presentation was !!!!!!!

Over cast and humid, that is a staple for weather here! As I blog from the lobby of an unbelievable hotel the sun rises. About the only down side to this hotel, which the chaplain here for the event says costs between 300-600 a night is that free internet is only available in three places and that was a compromise just for the event, otherwise it is 6.95 an hour. So be patient.