Ain't No City Like New Orleans

I've fallen in love with New Orleans. I love Southern cuisine, culture and dialect. In just one day, I had been able to really take in the city. Walking down Bourbon Street, I could not believe how lucky I was to be able to have this experience. Everything is so beautiful. By far my favorite moment yesterday was when my Bonner group and I went to the Upper 9th Ward. As soon as we stepped out the van we saw a little boy and a slightly older about pre-teen girl walk out of their house with three puppies. They immediately approached us and made conversation. I thought it was the most adorable thing ever. I have never in the US seen kids whose parents allowed them to go outside to go interact with strangers without worrying about having eyes on their children at all times. It brought back memories of living in Ghana as a child and being able to roam free throughout my neighborhood. I am so happy to be in New Orleans with a great group of people. The city is so diverse and lively. The food is great and the people are even better. I have always wanted to move down south and now I know that there is really no reason why I shouldn't.