We often talked about taking the train to New Orleans and we finally did it! We boarded the Amtrak Crescent in Tuscaloosa. The train station itself is old, yet clean, and has a lot of character.
We had never taken a passenger train before so this was a new and exciting experience.
Shortly out of Tuscaloosa, we passed Moundville, AL
We stopped at several stations, each with their own character, to board more passengers. If the stop wasn't your final destination, you're not allowed to get off the train.
There is evidence in some cities that business was good at one time around the train stations. But sadly, many of the buildings along the route are empty.
Entering Louisiana, you get a great view of wetlands.
Whew, we had just missed a storm! This was the sunset after the storm over Lake Pontchartrain. It was a very impressive site.
And on the train ride back to Alabama, we ran into a special friend. You see our area, as well as others, opened their arms and hearts to those who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. One of those ladies stayed here for a long time until she felt the need to reunite with her family. She says this is her home away from home and comes back to visit when she can. Today, she will tell you how God was working in her life through all of this. You can imagine our surprise to run into her taking the same train back home!
Those sunset shots are fantastic. That looks like a nice trip.
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