Gulfport still suffering

Today was my first full day back from vacation. Gulfport, Mississippi is a very unique place. It was my first time there so I am not sure what it was like during its pre-Katrina existence. The beach isn't the most luxurious one you'll ever see for that reason (and for a few other reasons). I literally saw house siding in the water. Every now and then you'll still see a roof shingle approach shore. In the picture below I'm holding a random bottle of mayo that was on the beach.





Besides the beach being the dirties beach I've ever been on, the stay was quite nice. The condo was wonderful! It was pretty much a 3 bed/2 bath apartment that you can rent per night and downstairs was an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, workout room, and a movie rental "thingy" that lets you rent movies for free. Not bad for a price that is only a hair more than a hotel suite.

My thanksgiving meal was also unique to me. Instead of the traditional turkey, ham, and etc. I had a seafood buffet. However, the buffet also included some turkey, ham, and veggies for the traditionalists. It was some incredible shrimp, I completely made a pig of myself and don't have any regrets for doing so.

Gulfport, MS is kind of depressing. I have always seen on tv/internet the damage done by Katrina, but this is the first time I'd actually experienced it. I promise, you will never be the same once you visit an area on the coast that was hit. I'm convinced that Gulfport, MS will never be the same. There used to be beach houses, casinos, hotels, shops, and resorts along the coast. Now you have to go several blocks inland before you see life. Although, the casinos have been rebuilt (talk about priorities?) much still needs to be done.

It was a great break for me. I thank all of those who made it possible for me. You, among many others, were on my "thanksgiving" list.



I'll (most likely) review the Turkey day Cowboys game tomorrow, and later in the week I'll post more pictures of the house construction.

Grace and Peace!