Marcie, aren't you and Tom retired? Have you thought of driving? Maybe even a mini-bus and pick up LCTers along the way (easy trip impossible to get lost). Of course, you could spend a couple weeks after BOOTS touring the south central USA ending up in Memphis in time for the River cruise.
Lots of options when you drive.
Marc
PS From the frozen tundra of south Central Texas with close to six inches of snow on top of ice and 7 degrees.
