Guest blog today! This is filler until I can complete the post on my own :)
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Today was our final build day in New Orleans. It was rewarding to see the progress we had made as we walked away from the site. Working in New Orleans has been an eye-opening experience for all of us. Nine years after Katrina, the amount of work that still needs to be done in the rebuilding efforts is staggering. More so, the disparities in progress and renovation between the wealthy and impoverished areas of the city remind us that there is a much greater battle than simply reconstructing levees and houses. The affordable housing cause is a small facet in a greater movement for justice.
That being said, we had a BLAST at the worksite today. Three of our brave (stupid?) friends engaged in what is commonly known as a strenuous test of human will and strength: the gallon challenge. In this challenge, the competitors must consume a gallon of milk in one hour and resist vomiting for the hour following. While our brave comrades fought valiantly, their efforts were futile, and the ground ran wet with regurgitated milk that fateful day.
Following our work day, we were graciously received for dinner by a Bike and Build alumni. The food was amazing, and we really enjoyed sharing stories from the road. It's exciting and encouraging to consider the impact Bike and Build has had, not only on the affordable housing cause, but on those of us fortunate enough to embark on this great journey.
Colleen Daly
Rider, SUS '14
Today was our final build day in New Orleans. It was rewarding to see the progress we had made as we walked away from the site. Working in New Orleans has been an eye-opening experience for all of us. Nine years after Katrina, the amount of work that still needs to be done in the rebuilding efforts is staggering. More so, the disparities in progress and renovation between the wealthy and impoverished areas of the city remind us that there is a much greater battle than simply reconstructing levees and houses. The affordable housing cause is a small facet in a greater movement for justice.
That being said, we had a BLAST at the worksite today. Three of our brave (stupid?) friends engaged in what is commonly known as a strenuous test of human will and strength: the gallon challenge. In this challenge, the competitors must consume a gallon of milk in one hour and resist vomiting for the hour following. While our brave comrades fought valiantly, their efforts were futile, and the ground ran wet with regurgitated milk that fateful day.
Following our work day, we were graciously received for dinner by a Bike and Build alumni. The food was amazing, and we really enjoyed sharing stories from the road. It's exciting and encouraging to consider the impact Bike and Build has had, not only on the affordable housing cause, but on those of us fortunate enough to embark on this great journey.
Colleen Daly
Rider, SUS '14
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