After years of being a good sport about doing "girly" things, Owen finally got a day trip that was tailored toward his interests. The St. Mary's Railroad hosted a "Wild West" train excursion in late February, and we booked passage. This trip featured an old-timey steam engine, and a wild west shoot-out.
The train ride itself was a pleasant experience. The weather was beautiful, which is good because we were in open-air train cars. I enjoyed listening to the whistle of the steam engine and taking in the coastal scenery.
At the turn-around point, we were treated to a re-enactment of the shootout at the OK Corral. There were two "wild west" clubs that played the parts of old west heroes and villains. After the shootout, "Wyatt Earp" spoke to the crowd about the history of the OK Corral.
The actors / cowboys boarded the train for the return trip. They circulated through the cars and spoke with the kids. Several of the cowboys commented on Owen's cowboy boots. They also passed out shotgun shells for the kids to have as souvenirs.
Back at the station, we were able to check out replicas of relics from the old West. There was also an Indian Village set up.
The Native Americans invited the kids to do the "Candy Dance". Olivia had her camera bag and was able to stuff a lot of candy into it. Our outing ended after the candy dance. It was fun to experience a piece of the old west in south Georgia.
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