Day Seventeen: Tuscaloosa,AL

Today was just a drive day. Took a bit longer because Walt forgot some stuff and we had to turn back. Other than that just a slow drive day on the way to Nashville for the next two days.

TTFN,
Ashley

Day Thirteen - Day Sixteen: New Orleans,LA

Out of all the years we have done a road trip this is the second location that I have felt right at home. New Orleans had that lively feel to it the entire time we were there. Live music from every street corner and delicious food that I can still taste.

We walked a total of 8 miles on Mother`s Day all around the French Quarter, 7 miles on Monday out to the aquarium and then 5 miles on Wednesday to see St. Louis Cemetery #1. Dinner our first night was at the famous Mulates. I had Red Beans and Rice which were tasty. Monday night we ate on a paddle steamboat up the river. I had my first Bloody Mary and we got to listen to a live performance while on the cruise. Tuesday Night being our last night we ate of the French Quarter so we could have some boiled crawfish. Was a short drive so I could eat 2.5lbs worth of crawfish while walt had fried crawfish tails.

There was so much to see and do while there but for the most part I think we hit the important stops in the time we had.

TTFN,
Ashley

Day Twelve: Beaumont,TX

Just another drive day. We did go see the new King Arthur movie and boy was it awesome. Passed the expectations I had for it that`s for sure.  Tomorrow we are off to New Orleans. I am beyond excited to see a new state and all the rich history it has to offer. Lots more pictures to come the next 4 days.

TTFN,
Ashley

Day Eleven: San Antonio,TX

Nice and easy drive got to hotel and relaxed a bit before heading out to a homemade meal. Loved seeing family. The best part is that even though it has been years since seeing each other it feels like home as soon as we are together.

My little Paprika has gotten so big. Already 12yrs old and taller than me by a few inches.

Dinner was delicious and it was hard to leave after three hours of visiting. Can`t wait till everyone comes out for a visit our way.







TTFN,
Ashley

Day Ten: Fort Stockton,TX

Nothing new here. Just a long drive day heading towards San Antonio to see family. Super excited since its been since the first road trip.

TTFN,
Ashley

Day Nine: Almagordo,TX (White Sands)

White Sands was absolutely a blast. We did the entire drive around area and then had to go back and buy a sled. After stripping off our shoes and hiking up a dune the real fun began. I shared a video of Walt going down one of the dunes over on Facebook so you can go check that one out. Meanwhile enjoy some of the outtakes of the vidoes we made.
















TTFN,
Ashley

Day Eight: Albuquerque,NM

Today we left a little early to catch a ride on the Sandia Tramway.

 The ride was 15 minutes up and 15 minutes down. We ate lunch at the bottom of the tramway.

The real adventure was the fact we had 20 elementary school kids on the tram with us. There was screaming and i totally felt like an old person with thoughts of "grr i paid to be here so shut up."

Since Walt and I didn`t want to get on the tram back down with those kids I decided to check out a few of the hiking trails around the area. I was so annoyed by the children that I contemplated  hiking the 7.5 miles back down the mountain to avoid them. That only worked for about 1.5 miles, the air was so thin it was hard to breathe so I came back.

 TTFN,
Ashley (aka Dora the Explorer)