We decided that a short journey on the historic SAM railroad was our next adventure.  This trip started in Cordele, Georgia, stopped in the home town of Jimmy Carter, and then returned to Cordele.  This particular trip just happened to be the Santa Claus train.  We got to meet Santa Claus and his elf while enjoying the scenery.

The trip was made in a vintage rail car along the route of the SAM railway of the 1880’s.  They have different trips during the different days of the year, such as Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and others.  They have a concession stand that sells hot dogs, ice cream and other snacks.

During the ride we went by lakes and rivers on the way to Plains.  I got some really great pictures of the plants, clouds and their reflections as well as surrounding cities and parks.  Hope you enjoy.

I also took some interesting pictures of the cotton bales in the surrounding fields.  They have the large round ones and then they make a bale of an entire cotton trailer.  They have special trailers to allow them to wrap and drop the total load.  Coming from a farming family that raised cotton this was very interesting to me.  Thought some of you would enjoy seeing these bales.

The train stopped in Plains, GA.,  and almost everything we saw was about Jimmy Carter.  Glad to see a large nativity in the park near the depot.  There also was a large peanut in honor of the states famous crop.  They have a museum in the train depot that showcased Carter’s campaigns.  His main headquarters was in Plains and he still lives in this town.  His brother, Billy, used to have a gas station in the town and it was turned into a small museum.  There is an old Coca Cola vending machine outside that shows the cost of a bottle is 5 cents.  Wish they were still that price today.  Jimmy Carter and his wife come to town every Christmas season to light the town Christmas tree.  It was happening the evening we were in town but we could not stay.  I was glad to avoid the crowds.

Our next adventure takes place in Florida.  Heading to see my brother, Vernon, in Sebring.  If you are enjoying these blogs please let me know.  Talk again soon.