Trip Home Day 1: Vancouver to Seattle

Written from the train and saved until I could post the entry:

We passed through Delta yard in Washington just as the sun went down over the mountains. I have a happy group of women behind me. I think they’re coming back from a vacation somewhere. We talked a bit while waiting for the train to depart Vancouver. So far, it has been a great trip. I managed to snag some fruit juices from the conference before I left, so I will have those for the trip tomorrow. I realized a little while ago that I have no cash on me at all–I am going to have to get some in Seattle before the trip to Chicago, as I’m going to need some to buuy food and stuff on the train.

We just left Everett station. Conductor says 22 minutes to Edmunds (sp?). The train is packed. My seat-mate is in the lounge car with her friend, so I’ve had room to stretch out for a while. We’ve been passing all sorts of harbors and stuff so far, which has been pretty cool. We’re estimated at 10 minutes late into Seattle. This has been a good ride.

Now I’m in Seattle, safely ensconced in my hotel room.  Thanks to my Dad’s friend Ray for the recommendation–this is a good hotel that isn’t too expensive, is close to the station, and has free internet and breakfast.  Woo hoo!  I’m tired, though, and I want to wake up in time for breakfast and to do some exploring before I need to board my train.  I also want to call Amtrak to make sure that we’re all set for the ride home.  Earlier this week, I saw an update posted that the train was running into Chicago again on a detour.  It had been interrupted due to the flooding in the midwest.  The train today arrived in Chicago just about an hour late–not bad for a detoured run on a train that normally runs pretty close to on-time. 

I think it’s bedtime.  More tomorrow.  I also have to finish writing about Vancouver.  Maybe I’ll do that on the train tomorrow. 

jonathan