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28 oktober 2019
Coast Starlight train Sarah McCabe
All aboard!
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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!
You have train shoes ! What are train shoes? Lynn
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Choo-Choo!! We are off
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 37 °F
On time departure.
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First stop: Tacoma
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 still going to go in for lunch.Meer informatie
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First tunnel
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
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Olympia
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
Ouch!!! Stood up and banged my head. Note to self: don't do that again
Welcome to my world
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Good note, important note
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Centralia
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
I feel like I'm in the middle of something
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Lunch
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
Not a moment too soon I'm starving.
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Observation car
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
Time for a scenic break
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Next stop: Vancouver
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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???
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Crossing in to Oregon
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
It may be time for a nap soon. The rhythm of the rails is soporific.
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Portland
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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
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Salem
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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!
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Albany, OR
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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????
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Congestion stop
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Pulled over to let another train go by.

I think it's close enough to 5 for cocktail hour!
I agree, Lynn, ( Raul does too )
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Eugene, OR
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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.
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Things I've learned so far
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 charger that has a cord to plug in to the wall. The brick I have won't plug in my room. I am making do by using the power packs to charge my devices and the socket at the end of the hall to charge those, but still, it was an error

Should have brought a paper book. All I have is ebooks. See above for power issues

Should have brought wine in a resealable container. Canned wine travels well, but I have to drink the whole thing in one sitting. Wait? Is that an error?Meer informatie
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Out of contact
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 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.
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Dinner
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 34 °F
Just finished dinner. Got the surf and turf. It was yummy but maybe a bit too much food
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Train shoes
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 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 not much more than a thick piece of fabric. I have worn the out on streets, but not often. They feel lkind if ike slippers, but look enough like real shoes. The perfect train shoes!Meer informatie
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Chamalt(?)
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 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
That looks comfortable Lynn
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Bedtime
28 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 37 °F
Nothing I have to read or watch is that appealing, so I'm going to try slesping
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Wakey wskey!
29 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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
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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
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Breakfast is done
29 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 and thought she was going to poke her eye out!Meer informatie
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Time to get ready
29 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Do all train shoes look alike? Lynn
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I only brought one pair. I have another pair that red and black, but I'm going to get another one pair in velvet, for that touch of class! - Sarah
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Ready to leave
29 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
We are held up due to congestion so I think we may be a little late in to San Jose
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