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After getting to sleep in for a few hours, the group was scheduled for a tour upon the fully operational Natchez paddle boat- a vessel that is powered by nothing but steam. It was a little chilly and rainy, but the tour was definitely worth the time. I learned all about the way each steam engine works, the history of these kinds of boats, and the different roles the Mississippi plays in different industries. The biggest and most prominent use of the River is transportation. The River is wide and deep enough to allow bigger ships to come far inland to import and export goods, such as steel, sugar cane, fish, and coal. There are several smaller kinds of boats that help the bigger ships push good up and down the river and man-made canals. These industrial canals are made by man to serve as ports for barges and storage containers. Fun fact about the Mississippi River: the river winds through lower Louisiana to the Gulf of Mexico for 110 miles, when it's only roughly 64 miles to the coast, as the crow flies.The rest of our day consisted of trying some Cajun cuisine for lunch and touring the Quarter and the city. The things I'll take from this trip are phenomenal. It's such an amazing opportunity to be here: and I am ever grateful for be chosen to do so!
~ Summer K., Multicultural Ambassador
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