Milaka
and Sahara both got up early again to get us to the train before they had to go
to work. We stopped for a sandwich and
pie with wonderfull conversation. I am really grateful for
all they did for us this visit. At the
station, we each took turns photographing each other then saying good bye. I shed a few tears. It may be years before we see them
again.
Talking
with people in the new first class lounge kept us energized, us looking forward
to the long ride home and many others on vacation traveling onward. We met some fascinating people this
trip. Only a few were hard to talk to.
Nice
sleeping car attendant. Unfortunately, we
did not sleep well at all. Stomach pain for me.
Repeated bathroom trips for both of us.
But the scenery was wonderful, and when we woke there was a beautiful new world outside the windows.
What a fabulous trip. That train looked amazing. Makes our Northern Iris trains look positively 19th century!
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ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the account of your trip and photos. Am sure meeting your friend was one of mixed emotions as I think of your time together and your remembers long ago years. Good your meeting available. Have always wanted to visir Powell’s. Wonderful you had time with family. Didn’t realize so much assistance available with train as had been concerned about changes needed in Union Station or maybe elsewhere for other destinations.
ReplyDeleteTraveling to meet loved ones is always a crossing dimension type of event. Like going back in time and then rushing forward.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip and photos. Interesting to see the sleeping car, looks like a good way to travel.
ReplyDeleteGotta love it when the phones come out like that.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really successful trip and so glad the visiting went so well. Yikes though, seems like you picked up a bit of a bug. Hope you are better now.
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