Washington

I came into the dining car for breakfast, and I asked the attendant, a very cheery Russian guy who has been very friendly the whole trip, if I could have coffee and orange juice. His face turned tragic and he said, " I am so sorry we don't have drinks right now." I'm just staring at him in puzzlement until he grins and says, "April fools!"

Later he said it looks like it is going to rain or snow and I said, "you can't fool me twice!" but it appears he may be right.Read more