sarah in nyc

 I had planned to write a detailed post about the rest of our train adventures. But I think that instead I will do a quick photo dump. But before I do, a quick introduction. Any of you who know me, either just as a reader here or as someone who knows me in person, there is nothing that makes me happier that seeing beautiful things.  We traveled through landscapes that made me understand while people might worship mountains. So may of the mountains that we passed were simultaneously rising out of the ground and eroding at the same time. We learned that Coloradans have a custom of mooning the AMTRAK train as it goes by. This was just one of many times we were mooned while going through Colorado.  It was impossible to not think of the people who crossed these mountains in wagon trains.  Eventually, we got to the Pacific Ocean. This wasn't the fastest or least expensive way to travel. It was, however, pretty wonderful.

 I know that I haven't posted for a couple of weeks.  A few things made posting difficult. One, was that it is actually difficult to compost a post on my phone. It's time consuming and more than a little difficult. Another issue was that my camera's battery died and I hadn't brought the charger with me. My phone takes OK, not great photos. I am so used to taking photos with my camera. My camera is an extension of my brain. I had to adjust to not having that tool available. So, enough with the excuses. Our plan was to take the train from Chicago to San Francisco. We decided that given that it was a trip for a special occasion, and also given the reality that we both get up at night to use the bathroom, that it made sense to go first class and spring for a roomette with it's own bathroom and shower. We tend to be budget travelers and it was lovely to get first class service. You are instructed to arrive at Union Station early It's just a beautiful space. Inside th...