Hansen's Disease and Slavery

My senses encountered vibes of negativity and hurt from the grounds of the Whitney Plantation. I hear the wind brushing against the trees and bushes. When hearing the terrible things that occurred there, I learned how much I truly care about slavery. This time in US history that allowed slavery made me feel differently about humanity and our day to day lives. Humanity in my eyes, it is supposed to be about caring for one another and loving one another. The acts that took place when the plantation was in order, did not line up with my ideas of humanity. Culture ties into what was learned today, because the enslaved Africans had their own culture while Caucasians that were involved with the enslaved had their own culture. Both cultures  believe deeply in what makes them happy and what makes their souls at peace. Other travelers who are hungry for adventure should visit both the Whitney Plantation and The Hansen's Disease Museum. I recommend both locations to people that want to experience what it was like to be segregated and mistreated by others. The entire experience was very positive and taught me a single lesson. Do not take life for granted and realize that many do not have it as good as you do. 

(Photo taken in Leprosy Museum of a wheelchair float)

(Picture taken of an art piece in a bedroom set up at the museum)

(Passage ways for previous residents to go from building to building)