So today was a lot of fun...we painted! Alex, our site manager, also told us even more about New Orleans than he did yesterday.  Who knew there was so much to learn about one city?  As Alex said New Orleans seems to have a different history than the rest of the US, but maybe it is that way wherever you go.  Every place has a little bit of its own unique history.  Anyways, back to the trip, the house I am working on is almost finished.  My group is just doing the last coats of paint, fixing up the yard, and building a fence.  The only downside to our worksite is that we don't have an owner to get to know.  It makes the trip a lot more interesting when you get to hear the local stories of people who have actually been affected by the hurricane.  It has been great getting to know everyone here and I am going to miss seeing everyone daily after this is over!
-Grace Wiele