Yvette Ridgdill

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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 24, 2022 · ⛅ 79 °F Altitude: 99 m
  United States Texas Cass County Bivins Grogan Lake 33.006714, -94.20387833°0’24” N 94°12’14” W
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Day12
Day 12 -Last day. 🙁
August 24 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Well this is it. Our last few hours on the train.
I have discovered that the train is a great place to people watch and eavesdrop!
I’m sad to be leaving and can’t wait until the next time that I can hear “All Aboard”.Read more
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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 23, 2022 · ☀️ 97 °F Altitude: 145 m
  United States Texas Dallas Reunion Park 32.776005, -96.80844932°46’34” N 96°48’30” W
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Day11
Day 11
August 23 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
Here we are at day 11. We leave Chicago today at 2:00. In approximately 24 hours, this trip will come to an end. We have had the most amazing trip. The things that we have seen and the people that we have met will be with me for the rest of my life. This has been a dream come true.

At Union Station Chicago. Last leg of an incredible journey. 🙁. Sad, but so thankful that we were able to take this bucket list trip of a lifetime.Read more
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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 22, 2022, 1:00pm · ☀️ 75 °F Altitude: 184 m
  United States Illinois Cook County Loop 41.877541, -87.63628441°52’39” N 87°38’11” W
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Day10
Day 10
August 22 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Chicago. Not much going on today. We’re hanging out, resting and getting ready for the Cubs game tonight.

Walked around the city a bit. I love Chicago! Weather is perfect.

So much fun!!
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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 21, 2022, 10:10am · ⛅ 68 °F Altitude: 313 m
  United States Iowa Whitebreast 41.040619, -93.36998741°2’26” N 93°22’12” W
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Day9
Day 9
August 21 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We have now entered into Iowa. We should be in Chicago about 4:00.
Last night was a rough one. The tracks going through Nebraska were horrible. Lots of jumping and jerking.

It’s a different terrain today. Not nearly as scenic, but still pretty.

Made it to Chicago. We’re staying downtown and the hotel is very nice. Having some authentic Chicago deep dish pizza tonight.Read more
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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 20, 2022, 8:01am · ☀️ 61 °F Altitude: 1,621 m
  United States Utah Carbon County Miller Creek 39.503231, -110.66680939°30’12” N 110°40’1” W
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Day8
Day 8
August 20 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Went through Nevada over night. Currently in Utah and heading to Colorado. Grand Junction is supposed to have spectacular views. I am in the Observation car this morning and hoping to get good views.
We couldn’t get into the Observation car yesterday. There was a group of college aged guys having a party in the car. Rolling dice, laughing, talking and spread out.

We have met so many nice people on the train. We had breakfast with two boys that are on their way back to U of Michigan. Very nice and polite boys.

Spectacular scenery in Colorado!Read more
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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 19, 2022, 11:01am · ⛅ 55 °F Altitude: 11 m
  United States California Alameda County Emeryville 37.840431, -122.29211437°50’26” N 122°17’32” W
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Day7
Day 7
August 19 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
San Francisco to Chicago.
We will be on the train for the next 53 hours. Yay!!!
Incredible scenery!
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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 18, 2022, 8:24am · ⛅ 54 °F Altitude: 68 m
  United States California Russian Hill Fay Park 37.802685, -122.41812937°48’10” N 122°25’5” W
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Day6
Day 6
August 18 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Dylan’s Tours
Muir Woods and Sausalito.

Busy day, but great day!

It was very foggy when we started the tour. That made seeing the Golden Gate difficult.
Muir Woods was beautiful. Those Redwood trees are a sight to see. The park was so quiet. You could hang out there and feel the stress melting away.
Lunch in Sausalito. That is a beautiful city. Back on the bus and toured more of the city. Stopped at the Painted Ladies houses.
The fog had somewhat lifted so we were able to see a bit of the bridge.
Made it down to Pier 39 and then back to the hotel. Ventured out for dinner and now chilling in the hotel.Read more
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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 17, 2022, 9:13am · ⛅ 61 °F Altitude: 16 m
  United States California Contra Costa County Fishermans Wharf Museum of Ophthalmology 37.807243, -122.4205437°48’26” N 122°25’14” W
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Day5
Day 5 - San Francisco
August 17 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Great day in San Francisco. Love Tour was everything that I hoped it would be. I think I want to stay here and a get a job driving that bus.
Weather is very chilly. But a nice change.
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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 16, 2022, 9:44am · ☀️ 79 °F Altitude: 81 m
  United States California Los Angeles County Old Chinatown (historical)Union Station 34.056313, -118.23390234°3’23” N 118°14’2” W
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Day4
Day 4 LA to SF
August 16 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Heading up the coast on the Coast Starlight to San Fransisco. Booked a Roomette for this leg.

If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen to me. 🤷‍♀️
I got lost on the train. I left Ritch in our room and I went to the Observation car which is about 5 cars away from us. Sat there for a while then went back to our room. But, no Ritch. There was a lady in there. I retraced my steps 3 times and that lady was still there. I finally had to go interrupt the lunch of our car attendant and she escorted me to our room. Thought I was in the Twilight Zone!

Beautiful scenery up here.

Made it to San Francisco and checked in to Argonaut Hotel. Very cool place.
They had a surprise for us. A bottle of Mondavi wine for combination birthday and anniversary.Read more
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Traveler Amtrak - DAL, LA, SF, CHI, DAL
- Aug 15, 2022, 6:22am · ☀️ 70 °F Altitude: 305 m
  United States California San Bernardino County Valley Gardens Santa Ana Levee 34.06057, -117.29235834°3’38” N 117°17’32” W
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Day3
Day 3 - Los Angeles
August 15 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Made it to LA. Train was about 1 1/2 late. Union Station is beautiful! Took Uber to Omni Los Angeles. Grabbed some breakfast, taking a nap and then going to hit the pool.
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