I am back from vacation and time to get back to reality. Well, railroad reality. I am going to borrow out and see some of the country that I didn't think I would get to see for a really long time down the road. I am headed to Avondale, LA. The only other time I was in that part of the country I was about 4 months old. I really don't remember a whole lot from the trip, just what people told me and pictures.
I am excited and scared. I am excited to go and see other parts of the country. I am scared, because I am leaving my family for a while. They mean everything to me, that is why I am going. A little time away really makes for some nice vacations with them. I hope the memories we make on the vacations makes up for the time that I miss. They are growing up so fast, and I miss a lot anyway. I work a little extra early in the year, and I get to have some extra time off the rest of the year. Crystal is very supportive and I really need that.
It is going to be a 30 hour 1,800 mile drive. I am going to see some of the most beautiful and desolate areas around. I have to drive across Texas. Not really looking forward to that. I am guessing I probably should wear my "I messed with Texas" shirt. Texas is a state that makes me really love the rest of the country. Some of the people in Texas make it hard to like that state.
I am going to end up in Avondale, LA. Just south of the Big Easy. I am going to be in New Orleans for Marti Gras. I am really going to try to take a little trip into town. This might be the only chance I ever get to experience this. I will post later.
