Some pictures from Mandeville, which is right across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans.
Many of the homes on the north shore were destroyed by Katrina in 2005. New construction has to be elevated, like this one.Looking the other way, South, towards New Orleans.The Beach House, a popular lunch spot, about a block north of the lake.Inside the Beach House.Azaleas in full bloom. This is actually nearby Slidell.It might be Lent now, but be sure that the good times will roll again!