Chrys aka Krys H.

Has anyone noticed how this town just exploded in the last 18 months?

Everywhere you drive, you’ll see new homes being built, new roads opening up, new banks, and new stores…

There might me some hope for this place yet…!?

If we could get some “fun” places for all ages, like a Dave & Busters, a roller rink, a trading card /gaming center, etc., and not just the bowling alley which is super expensive for kids, that would be great!

Also, they need more recycling bins; there aren’t that many around and when you finally get to one, it’s constantly full!

The library doesn’t have a very good selection of books; it’s sorta lacking —-could this have anything to do with locals being high school drop-outs?

Any other suggestions about what this town needs to make it a little more bearable or resident-friendly?

Tuscaloosa was founded in 1816 by Thomas York on land opened to settlement after the Creek War; it was named for the Choctaw chief Tuscaloosa (“Black Warrior”), who fought the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in 1540. The city served as the state capital (1826–46) and was partially burned down…

Arrived Canal Street. Saw the Ferry boats & RiverWalk, Harrah’s Casino & Aquarium. Steamboats on Mississippi river are absolutely fabulous! Carries you back to the Tom Sawyers & Huck Finns of the time! Trams (trolleys on tracks) are still operating in this town! Very quaint! Walked Canal St. to Decatur, visiting shops & cafes along the way and taking lots of pictures. Saw a mime riding a bike!!! Statues (ie. Joan of

Arc), Cathedrals & other notable photo sites. Stopped at Jackson Square & French Market. Crossed on St. Philip’s, intersected Chartres & Royal (all street names are in French) —totally taken in by the local beauty & incomparable architecture! Reached Bourbon, what a treat! The balconies are to die for! A good mix of French, Greek revival, Italianate style, Gothic, Queen Anne & Georgian Architecture. The horse & buggies really added to the local charm. Pubs, shops & hotels /pensions are breath-taking, excellent flora and lots of

voodoo & mardi gras souvenirs as well! Great stuff! Walked for 2 hours in the scorching sun but was worth every minute! Didn’t have enough time to visit museums, plantations or the U.S. Mint, but on way out of town we made a point to visit one of the famous “Cities of the Dead” St. Louis Cemetery (1789)! What an impressive site to see!

(really wanted to try some authentic Cajun Bayou food! maybe next time…)

P.S. Katrina’s devastation still visible in many parts of N.O. especially driving on I-10