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 {Look both ways before you cross a train track}
 Last Friday I skipped town and took the Amtrak to New Orleans. Saturday at 10 am we were in Yazoo, Mississippi when the train hit a truck. Honestly the only reason I knew we hit someone was the big puff of smoke and smell of gas (I was in the front car). Everyone on the train was fine- of course the driver of the truck was killed instantly. Aside from the train wreck my trip has been filled with plenty of po-boys, beignets and pralines.
 {fences littered with colorful beads}
 {Beignets at Café Du Monde}
 {Pralines at Aunt Sally's}
{the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral}
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19 comments

  1. REBrownFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Oh my gosh how crazy! I'm glad you're okay.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Wow- that's terrible about the wreck. :(

    Glad you are enjoying New Orleans though!

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  3. GeorgiaFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    That's terrible :(.

    Glad you enjoyed your trip aside from that though xxx

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  4. safireFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    I've had New Orleans on my to-go list forever! I've traveled all over the world but I've YET to go there. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Bet you are having a blast :)

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Oh my! I'm glad you're okay. =)

    Happy Friday!!

    xoxo,
    megs [at] Shine On

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  6. yummychunkletFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I could go for a beignet right now!

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  7. Alil Country SugarFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    What an awful way to start a trip! I am so glad that you are okay! I love to spend my trips eating, and it looks like you did plenty.

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  8. love jenny xoxoFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Scary!!! I'm glad your ok and the rest of your trip was fun!!

    XOXO

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  9. Hilliary MeisnerFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Wow, thats terrible!

    Glad you enjoyed your trip aside from the little mishap!

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  10. AlexFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Oh my gosh!!! What a crazy memory to have from your trip!

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  11. StephanieFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Oh my goodness, that is crazy! What a weird experience!

    I was lucky enough to work in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. We worked on homes during the day, then went down to the abandoned French Quarter in the evenings. It was crazy because everything was open, but there were no people. I still have cravings for beignets from Cafe Du Monde!

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  12. Kristen @ Swanky DietitianFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Wow, that is crazy. Definitely so important to be careful. Glad you are alright.

    Those beignets look to die for!!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Scary looking photo of the train.
    Their are so many good things to eat there. Hope you have a muffaletta.

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  14. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    omg, that's so sad!!! Ugh- poor driver. I'm glad you are okay.

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  15. Content Director - Strong Female LeadersFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Oh my goodness! Had no idea traveling by train can be so dangerous.

    www.thegirlieblog.com

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  16. Portuguese PrepsterFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    ah that's awful! glad to hear your okay!

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  17. AllThingsYummyFebruary 4, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Oh no, how scary that is. I've never understood trains hitting cars or trucks. How do you not see a big train headed your way?
    Glad you got there safely.

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  18. RuthFebruary 5, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    that is so sad about the driver. but i am glad that no one on the train was hurt.
    Glad you had a wonderful time in New Orleans. i am going in a couple weeks.

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  19. HannahFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Oh my goodness, how crazy! I hope you had a wonderful time on your trip. I was thinking about you. :)

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