All aboard!
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 36 °F
Checked out of hotel and rolled my luggage one mile to station Arrived at train station just as train was boarding so didn't take photo of the station. Got settled and got my train shoes on!
Choo-Choo!! We are off
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 37 °F
On time departure.
First stop: Tacoma
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 37 °F
Looks like about a dozen passengers boarding including one in room nextdoor. I learned that you can have the attendant bring you lunch instead of going to the dining car. Taking note, but I'm stillRead more
First tunnel
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
Olympia
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
Ouch!!! Stood up and banged my head. Note to self: don't do that again
Centralia
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
I feel like I'm in the middle of something
Lunch
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
Not a moment too soon I'm starving.
Observation car
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Time for a scenic break
Next stop: Vancouver
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
When my seatmate at lunch said he was going to Vancouver, I was kind of afraid to break it him that he was on the wrong train. Who knew there was a Vancouver, WA???
Crossing in to Oregon
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
It may be time for a nap soon. The rhythm of the rails is soporific.
Portland
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
We are allowed to get off and walk around for a bit. I got some snacks from the gift shop and free tea from the first class lounge. I feel fancy
Salem
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
This is a short stop so no getting off unless I want to get left behind.
My biggest decision I am facing now is what time to get my dinner reservation. I'm liking this!
Albany, OR
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
I've been looking at the map and seeing all sorts of names I don't normally associate with Washington or Oregon. The oddest? Des Moines????
Congestion stop
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Pulled over to let another train go by.
I think it's close enough to 5 for cocktail hour!
Eugene, OR
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
We are allowed off, so I am stretching my legs. There are share-bikes here. Worst case, I could bike to catch-up, I guess.
Things I've learned so far
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Should have tried to reserve room on west side of train I'm on the east and scenery had been better on the other side the room across the hall was vacant, until Eugene.
Should have brought a chargerRead more
Out of contact
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 48 °F
We are in the middle of Oregon with no cell or wifi. I assume this message will upliad in the morning. I'm sitting in the scenic car now cause it has power I can access. Dinner in 15 minutes.
Dinner
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 34 °F
Just finished dinner. Got the surf and turf. It was yummy but maybe a bit too much food
Train shoes
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 32 °F
I had a question about my train shoes (thanks,Lynn!)
I had read that you have to wear shoes always on the train, but I wanted to be relaxed so I brought along these foldable flats whose sole is notRead more
Chamalt(?)
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 32 °F
I don't know what this place is really called. And it's dark, so I can't read it.
But I now have a bed. With an extra blanket
Bedtime
October 28, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 37 °F
Nothing I have to read or watch is that appealing, so I'm going to try slesping
Wakey wskey!
October 29, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Pulling in to Martinez. Got about 9 restless hours of sleep. Not great sleep, but long!
Well, I thought the bed looked comfortable. ( but what do I know we camp a lot! ) I must admit you do not look like happy Sarah. Lynn
We were going through the mountains so a lot of rocking and turning and the heat was wonky so it would get too hot and then too cold. The bed was fine. It just moved too much. - Sarah
Breakfast is done
October 29, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
I look a little more human too.
They have showers on board but that was more than I was willing to dare. Wet and soapy doesn't mix well with rocking train.
I saw a woman putting on mascara andRead more
Time to get ready
October 29, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
It's 30 minutes to San Jose, so I guess it's time to collect my belongings and say goodbye to the train shoes.
Ready to leave
October 29, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
We are held up due to congestion so I think we may be a little late in to San Jose
You have train shoes ! What are train shoes? Lynn