Our Final Night in New Orleans: Day 32 of the Grand Western Tour

New Orleans, LA

Our final day on the Grand Western Tour started with an early morning drive into our last stop: the vibrant city of New Orleans. After weeks on the road and so many unforgettable memories, there was something extra special about arriving in this iconic city for our closing chapter together.

We checked into the hotel and spent the afternoon settling in and getting dressed up for a final dinner to remember. The evening was filled with classic New Orleans cuisine, shared stories, and lots of laughter as everyone reflected on how far we’ve come — both in miles and in memories.

Of course, no trip to New Orleans would be complete without beignets from Café du Monde, so we made sure dessert was a powdered sugar-covered celebration. 🎉

Most of the group stocked up on energy drinks earlier in the day, determined to stay up as late as possible and soak in every final moment. After all, there would be plenty of time to sleep on the bus tomorrow — tonight was for staying up, laughing hard, and holding onto every last second of this incredible journey.

We may be heading home soon, but the friendships, memories, and moments from this summer will stay with us for a lifetime. ❤️