London SE8 To New Orleans, Louisiana

Most of us saw the news reports and all of us heard Kanye's anti Bush comments, but believe me when I say that until you actually see for yourself the devastation and chaos caused by Hurricane Katrina, no news report quite does it justice. I could write tons detailing my recent visit to the big N.O, but pictures speak a thousand words, so here you go.

Heavy On The Facts...

A year on since Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Golf Coast of America, 700 people are still reported as missing in Louisiana State.

2000 people lost their lives.

Only 20% of people have returned to New Orleans since Katrina.

A large proportion of the populace of New Orleans are living in trailers (caravans) provided by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) or (Forget Everyone Mainly Africans) as some people we met referred to the US government funded rescue organization.

The total cost of damage caused by Katrina stands at $81.2 million.

Conspiracy theories regarding the mistreatment and possible sabotage of the levees remain a fresh in N.O, with residents even putting up signs calling for witnesses.

Despite the lost of life, pain caused and devastation the people of New Orleans remain up-beat and hopeful for the future.

Katrina was the worst natural disaster in US History.