New Orleans Cancelled

Last night while staying in our hotel room we happened to catch the news that the Morganza Spillway in Louisiana has been opened and New Orleans and Baton Rouge are in danger of flooding. According to CNN.com "In New Orleans, the river is now expected to reach its crest at 17 feet on Sunday, instead of 19.5 feet on May 23, according to the weather service. The New Orleans levees are built to withstand 20 feet." So, staying flexible with our plans Kyle and I have decided New Orleans may not be in the cards. We were really disappointed by this news but glad we are aware well before we spent hours traveling in that direction. I guess we'll just have to go for Mardi Gras in the future...