This is how you rebuild a house after you experience ground zero from Hurricane Katrina. \240Most of the buildings prior to August 2005 were destroyed by water and wind. \240
The only things which survived were the oak trees, the old cemetery, and a couple of brick buildings. \240Everything else in Waveland is essentially new.
These homes on concrete stilts take a bit to get used to, but they will certainly withstand a significant water surge.
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As we explored the area, we talked to many locals who experienced Hurricane Katrina, and came back! \240In hearing their stories, I marvel at their courage and tenacity to rebuild.
The boys LOVED being on the sandy beach.
Big red shrimp with corn, potatoes and sausage! And a little hot sauce. \240That's a Mississippi meal!
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Sunset tonight was a beauty. \240It took me back a bit to see the sun set over land. \240We are so used to seeing it set right into the water.
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Today we rode our bikes along the gulf shore boardwalk. \240The surf has a small and constant wave against the fine white sand. \240Every once in a while two or three palm trees break up the sand grass. \240We got to see many pelicans, a couple of grest blue herons and a dozen or so egrets.
The sun warmed our shoulders as we rode, but our fingers got cold from the lowest temperature of 50 degrees during our stay in waveland.
The pier stretches about 800 feet into the bay. \240Locals tell us that the delta silt keeps the water murky and shallow (~15 feet). \240You can see large tankers and barges in the distance, but only small craft in the bay.
We talked with the folks fishing from the pier. \240This guy talking with Jim caught a hardhead catfish and promptly sent it back into the water. \240He has bigger and tastier fish on his agenda.
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