Been there as well and oh my goodness the sounds (music) and the smells(great food)was something you had to experience to appreciate. I do believe Bourbon Street and most of the historical places will rise again from the rubble around them. Some were hardly damamged at all. Maybe this tragedy will accomplish something that has gone unheeded far too long, the need to strenghten the levees...Much is now being done and with all eyes on the powers that be, much more will be done and done right...