Louisiana - Day 2

Today I decided to look at the east side of Cameron Parish, particularly the town of Cameron (the biggest town in the parish). I stopped into the sheriff's office to let them know who I was and what I'd be doing for the next few days. The dispatcher was very nice and supportive. She said any publicity would be great. According to her and others I've spoken with, Katrina and New Orleans have been getting all of the press and Rita and Cameron have been largely ignored. I suppose it's understandable considering the large size of New Orleans and the small size of Cameron, but these people have suffered enormous loss. Anyway, things were a mess in Cameron. Some structures were standing, especially structures associated with the oil and gas industry, but nearly all of the schools, businesses, churches, government buildings, and homes were damaged beyong repair. The Cameron Motel, a large motel where I've stayed in the past was destroyed, while I couldn't even find or recognize the location of the Gulf Motel (my usual place to stay in Cameron). It was an invigorating, frustrating, depressing, and rewarding day. Here are some photographs.


Cameron School, Cameron, LA 2006


Cameron School Gymnasium, Cameron, LA 2006


CamMart (where I used to buy hot links, boudin, and tasso), Cameron, LA 2006


Old Caskets (I guess that's the word I'm looking for), Rutheford, LA 2006


Knights of Columbus Hall, Cameron, LA 2006

After looking at so much devastation it was nice to take a walk on the beach during a beautiful sunset.


Holly Beach at Sunset, Holly Beach, LA 2006