The last stop in this Grand Western Tour takes us to "The Big Easy!" The Holiday Tours bus made its way down I-10 to New Orleans, full of excited and energetic teenagers not quite ready to end their fabulous summer adventure. By now the crew has fallen accustomed to creating comfy spots in their bus seats. We feel very blessed to have had such a smooth and comfortable ride for the past 32 days on board!
Our breakfast stop at McDonald's gave kids time to be kids.
From Baton Rouge and bayous, Atchafalaya and andouille, this state is pretty unique in its French influence. New Orleans is a unique city and the group got to experience just a small taste.
We stopped in Lake Charles, Louisiana for lunch. Many of them were super pumped to see Chick-Fil-A. They acted like they'd gone through withdrawal without it for so many days!
More snacks
Speaking of taste, Huck Finn's Restaurant on Decatur and Iberville hosted a 3 course meal for our group. The guys and gals dressed up in their best to show off for their last night of the tour. We chose from a variety of New Orleans inspired dishes and enjoyed the fellowship and food at this quaint hole in the wall locals spot not far from our hotel. From there, we walked down Bourbon Street, famous for its bar and entertainment scene. A few blocks over is perhaps the city's more famous icon, Saint Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. The group enjoyed delicious beignets, deep fried pastries covered in powdered sugar, from Cafe du Monde, a local and tourist requirement when in the French Market.
The group was given more time to spend hanging out with their friends before the final curfew and 3:45 departure call. This trip is definitely one of constant socialization, and this group completely dove right in and ate up every minute! The friendships formed, lessons learned, and memories made will surely last with each teen forever. It's been just as exciting to experience along with them and watch as they begin to open their eyes and minds to the incredible scenery, terrain, history, and cultures surrounding us right here in our great country. It's been another wonderful year, 53rd to be exact. Onward home! See you at the Brookstown Inn!
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