All aboard!
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 37 °F
On time departure.
First stop: Tacoma
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 stillLue lisää
First tunnel
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
Olympia
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
Ouch!!! Stood up and banged my head. Note to self: don't do that again
Centralia
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
I feel like I'm in the middle of something
Lunch
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
Not a moment too soon I'm starving.
Observation car
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Time for a scenic break
Next stop: Vancouver
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
It may be time for a nap soon. The rhythm of the rails is soporific.
Portland
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Pulled over to let another train go by.
I think it's close enough to 5 for cocktail hour!
Eugene, OR
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 chargerLue lisää
Out of contact
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 34 °F
Just finished dinner. Got the surf and turf. It was yummy but maybe a bit too much food
Train shoes
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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 notLue lisää
Chamalt(?)
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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
28. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 37 °F
Nothing I have to read or watch is that appealing, so I'm going to try slesping
Wakey wskey!
29. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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
29. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLue lisää
Time to get ready
29. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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
29. lokakuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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