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