Outer Journey, Post 3, 01/04/2018

During the last portion of the trip, I was trying to sleep so I would have the energy and want to go out and eat and walk in the cold wind.  During this time, I got woken up by the turbulence on the train.  The first thing I seen when I woke up was a beautiful sunset setting over a bridge that spanned across a water way further than I could see.  This made me happy, and I snuggled back into my cocoon made of coats and my little throw that I brought along with me and went back to sleep.   A loud noise then awakened me, it was a woman’s voice on the PA system informing us passengers that we were about to pull into the station, and that there was going to be a stop, and then they were going to be backing up.  This brought me overwhelming JOY! As soon as the train had stopped the second time, I think I was the first person from our group to the platform.  I was ready to get off that train.   The moment my foot hit the cement I had an overwhelming since of freedom.  The air hit my face and it wasn’t freezing, and that made me so happy.  I then proceeded to the lobby.  When I entered the lobby, I had more cares about the past 20 hours of my life, that I failed to realize the awesome artwork that lined the walls of the station. 

When we went to go leave the station, Char, Ali, Justin, and I decided to pitch in and get an Uber.   When the Uber arrived we, all ran to load our luggage.  Justin put his luggage in the back of the Toyota Van first and then I went to follow.  Unfortunately, I failed at this task, with no recovery and fell flat on my back side.  It gave everyone a good laugh and bruised my ego.   The Uber driver was very quiet, but nice.  Once we had arrived at the hotel, Coleen, being the awesome teacher, she is, was already here and ready to hand out hotel key.  Once in the room I unpacked my clothes and loaded them into the dresser.  I then washed my hair and headed out.  As a class we met as a group and headed out on our first New Orleans adventure.

 At this point I wish I had a photogenic memory because I want to keep the first impression I had of
the French Quarter embedded into my memory for ever.  We walked about a mile to Pierre Maspero’s.  I fell in love with this place instantly.  There are so many lights, and the building just look like the walls are full of history.  Once at the restaurant, I had the best grilled chicken sandwich I have ever had and wonderful company!

After dinner, Char, Ali, and I all decided to find a store, and catch an Uber back to the hotel.  Once we got here, we all changed into pajamas and started working on our blogs.  That my friends is how we ended out night.