I'm Going to New Orleans!

We've all heard the expression, "I'm going to Disney Land!"; but I would like to go to New Orleans, Louisiana. I would like to go there because of the rich culture. New Orleans is famous for having a grand time at Mardi Gras, cajun food, and jazz clubs. There weather is much warmer than the weather here. Their lowest average for the year is 43 degrees, their high is 91 degrees, and they receive 5 inches of precipitation. Because of their weather, I'd probably have to pack some cool clothes if I were going in the Summer. If I went in the winter I'd probably pack some sweatshirts and jeans. I'd also pack things that I use here at home like a hair dryer, pillows, and my wallet. I would be staying in a hotel because this place is a big city. Lastly, I'd really like to drive to New Orleans, even though it's so far away. The drive would take over a day, but I really like driving around and looking at the places we pass through.

Going to New Orleans, I would be most excited about going to the jazz clubs. Jazz is very popular and a lot of music history took place in that area. I would love to go see some famous musicians playing and enjoying some cajun food while I'm there. There are not a lot of place in my area that have live jazz music and cajun food all in one convinent place. Even though I would be in the same country going to New Orleans, it would feel like a different country.

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Jon Krakauer

Jon Krakauer, the author of Into the Wild. Jon Krakauer grew up in a large family in Oregon. His father took him mountaineering and he enjoyed sports.When he was in college, he took environmental classes and was still involved with mountaineering. He obtained his bachelor's degree and was married by 1980. He spent much of his time outside still, climbing and exploring. He had met his wife while spending weeks isolated from civilization. One of the most influential experiences in his life may have been the climb of Mount Everest, where he lost four of his fellow climbers. 

Jon probably is able to write so well due to his own experience in the wild. 

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Into the Wild

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer is a story of a college graduate that abandons his modernized world. His name is Christopher McCandless and upon leaving society he runs into some trouble. He goes into the wild and tries to rough it. After living in Alaska for about 100 days, he discovers that his food supply strongly depends on his knowledge and is much harder than he expects. Tragically, he is discovered dead from eating a poisonous food and lack of good supplies and cleanliness. I'm excited to see the view from his eyes on this experience. 


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