New Orleans for Thanksgiving - My Amtrak adventure

[WinterBorn]

We decided to take the Crescent train to New Orleans for Thanksgiving. Partly to test whether we want to take some other Amtrak trips when my love retires next year.

Had Thanksgiving dinner at Lula's Grill and Distillery. Below are pics of the delicious fare:

Rabbit & Sausage Gumbo

Iberian salad with sweet & spicy pecans and a smoked poblano ranch dressing

Deep fried turkey and beef tenderloin

Corn Maque Choux

Olive oil Smashed Potatoes

Mac & Cheese

Crispy Brussell Sprouts

Nontraditional dinner, for sure. But it was absolutely delicious!

 

[strollingbones]

o friend took the crescent with a sleeper...she forgot it was a closed air system and smoked a joint in her sleeper...she just didnt open her door when the usher came to it

 

[WinterBorn]

o friend took the crescent with a sleeper...she forgot it was a closed air system and smoked a joint in her sleeper...she just didnt open her door when the usher came to it

The trip was pretty long, compared to driving, but worth it.

I thought about bringing an edible, but ended up not doing it.

 

[1srelluc]

So is Amtrac the new Trailways or is it still too expensive for the goblins?

Corn looks really good.....Everything else seemed a bit overdone but tasty.

I've noticed as I get older and the taste buds start to go away a bit some overdone stuff seems to taste better to me.....Go figure.

 

[WinterBorn]

So is Amtrac the new Trailways or is it still too expensive for the goblins?

Corn looks really good.....Everything else seemed a bit overdone but tasty.

I've noticed as I get older and the taste buds start to go away a bit some overdone stuff seems to taste better to me.....Go figure.

I think the seats in coach aren't that pricey. And they have a lot more legroom. Plus, you can walk around and go to the dining car and buy a snack or a drink.

We had the Roomette on the way down, and the Bedroom on the way back. If you can, spring for the Bedroom. The Roomette was seriously claustrophobic.

Plus, if you have either of the above you get up to 3 meals, depending on the length of the trip. It is pre-made and microwaved, but it was all good.

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

We have always wanted to do Amtrak, but it's kinda high priced

 

[WinterBorn]

We have always wanted to do Amtrak, but it's kinda high priced

It isn't the cheapest way to travel, that is for sure.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Interesting.
I haven't been on a train since I was a kid.
My Cousin and I rode the train through the Canadian Rockies.

 

[WinterBorn]

Interesting.
I haven't been on a train since I was a kid.
My Cousin and I rode the train through the Canadian Rockies.

That is sort of what we are looking at doing, only in the US. The scenery is amazing and we think that would be a great way to see it.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

That is sort of what we are looking at doing, only in the US. The scenery is amazing and we think that would be a great way to see it.

As I get older it's become more appealing.
Normally I want to get to my destination as fast as possible.

 

[gipper]

We did Christmas in New Orleans a couple years ago. We really enjoyed the French Quarter. Food was outstanding.

My little girl outside Brennan’s

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[WinterBorn]

We did Christmas in New Orleans a couple years ago. We really enjoyed the French Quarter. Food was outstanding.

My little girl outside Brennan’s

We did Xmas in New Orleans 7 or 8 years ago. It was great!

We were told about a little bar at the edge of the French Quarter called Erin Rose. The locals all bring a dish for a potluck Xmas dinner. If you bring food you get to eat for free.

The food was AMAZING!