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