What started as a trip from Seattle to Chicago (via WhiteFish) resulted in many reroutes and new cities, but has been an opportunity of a lifetime. As we lovingly call the trip "crash, burning and drowning (see previous posts)" we know that the issues mother nature presented us with allowed the ones of us on the train to spend quality time with family and friends, while enjoying the areas of America that I've never been fortunate to see before.
While we thought the Canadians were the cause of much inconvenience, the flooding in Minot allowed us to return back to Seattle (we LOVE Seattle!) and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest again. We then took the Coastal Starlight southbound on the coast of California, enjoying beautiful scenery and sunsets over the ocean, arriving in LA for what we thought was our final dinner.
A slight change of plans left three passengers (Erika, Mark & Karen S.) and Danny on the train, and are planning on embarking on the last leg back to Chicago at 6:15 PST - if all things go according to plan. As we've experienced kinks in our schedule before, we'll accommodate any changes that occur - but will enjoy the opportunity at hand while we're still onboard.
The Chapel Hill is a beautiful rail car and all of the individuals included on the trip have had an experience of a lifetime. Thanks to DeWitt for his generosity in sharing his car, and Mark & Karen Werner for allowing us the opportunity to join them on this wonderful excursion! Choo choo!!!
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