We finally were able to go on vacation last week. It is very difficult to go away when you have so many that need daily care. We are very grateful for the help we employed in order to do this trip. It was also not the best time of the year for us to go either.... as it's the busiest time of the year on the farm with Spring planting. However, this vacation was for Joshua. He is consumed with everything NASA. Last week, we witnessed the Space Shuttle Atlantis lift off on it's last mission to repair/upgrade the Hubble Telescope.
Our trip started with an early morning departure to drive approx 350 miles to get on the Amtrak Auto train in Lorton, VA. We arrived 30 minutes before our mandatory check in. We stood and watched Amtrak load our car onto the train.
We waited around until we could board the train. Once on the train, we were quite pleased with our accommodations. We loaded up with some wonderful snacks and hung out in our bedroom car. It was a wonderful way to travel! 8:30 the next morning we were in Sanford, Florida, only 35 miles to our final destination. Joshua announced on the train, it was the best day of his life.
The dining car.
Sunset from the train
The "boys" in their bunk beds.
Arriving early, we decided to to visit a nearby zoo and botanical garden using our reciprocal membership from an arboretum.
Outside the zoo, they had an awesome ropes course. Joshua was their first customer. Joshua was fantastic, and I do believe he learned something from the monkeys he saw inside the zoo.
After a long day, we retired to the hotel for some pool play and early to sleep.....the next morning was the big day.
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I was wondering where you guys were?!! I bet you had a wonderful time away, can't wait to see the rest of the story! Have a great night, Kim
We have always wanted to take the train somewhere!!!! (overnight and everything) You have motovated me to look into it!
Your photos are beautiful...and the ropes look awesome!!!! How high up was Joshua?
So what happened the next day???