New Orleans

Recently, I was in New Orleans for the 2010 LCMS National Youth Gathering. It was great fun, and there was lots of fun things to do in the city to kill time. Here's a list of top ten things I did in New Orleans while I was down there:

10. Take a swamp tour. Did you know crocodiles are attracted to the color white? Also, white reflects light (and thus, heat) better than any other color. You'll want to wear a white T-Shirt and be as close to the water as possible.

9. Protest BP. We didn't actually participate in the protest, but we saw one. BP does not deserve a joke.

8. Limbo under the low branches of trees planted in city sidewalks. I never was good at limbo. It's rather embarrassing to be knocked down by a tree branch.

7. March around town with an "Ernie" doll taped to a stick. Yes, we did this, and yes it is Ernie from Sesame Street. Hold it high and with pride!

6. Moonwalk.

5. Shout "Aaay!" to everyone you meet. It became the traditional greeting of the gathering. Now that it's over you'll get some really strange looks.

4. Play "ninja" in front of the Superdome. There's only two ways to really play ninja. One, in front of a national landmark, and two, at a high-class party where everyone's wearing tuxedos, dresses, etc.

3. Pay no attention whatsoever to the streetlights. You'll only get confused when walking around the city. Also, pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.*

2. Imitate the guy on the "walk" light. You know, the guy that comes on when the orange hand is taking a break. Honestly, has anyone at any point in history ever walked like this? ---------->


1. Make New Orleans notice you. Proclaiming what we believed in was so much fun, and New Orleans took notice. They were great hosts. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in organizing the event!