https://kittyjul.typepad.com > Katrina Photos, Part 1

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Standing in my living room, looking toward the kitchen. High water marks are visible on the walls. It appears that water levels varied in different parts of the house.

We could only work in the house for short periods at a time, even with breathing masks, because of the stench, a combination of sea water, mold, mildew, and things beginning to rot. Adding to the hazardous conditions is the slippery mud, plus the fact that the floor is covered with layers of my possessions which floated around the house and then came to rest when the storm surge receded. Getting a stable foothold is challenging.