I’m sitting in the lounge car hanging out on the train. We just left San Francisco and I am bored senseless. Over all, the trip has been pretty fun though. I got about 4 hours of sleep before we hit Sacramento and the train attendant woke the whole damn car up evicting people back to their actual seats.
That was when I found out that they gave out free pillows; after I slept.
I got a chance to make a couple videos yesterday and one today. Richard confided in me that he’s never been on a train before, so I might a video tour of the train so that he doesn’t feel left out.
If you didn’t watch the videos I posted you might not have caught the little drama moment I had yesterday, but I misread my train ticket and ended up missing my train in Portland. My wife raced me down to Eugene in a crazed attempt to beat the train down there. In the end, Ms. Andretti was victorious and I made it onto the train.
Brains, beauty, personality and stunt driving skills, what’s not to love?
Well, not too much more to say. If Woody Harelson and Wesley Snipes show up to rob the train, I’ll let you know.
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I often take the Amtrak from Bellingham to LA. So I’m acquainted with how dull trains can be. Here are some pointers-
Take the largest train you can it will have more amenities.
The coast starlight offers a tour thanks to the parks department. Take it. I have now seen the world’s largest fiberglass egg.
Pack your own pillow and your own booze. 7″ by 10″ is not quite big enough. $5 for a can of shaken up domestic beer is railway robbery. I recommend wine in a bag. Cheap, lightweight, easily shared, and the more you drink the smaller it gets.
Seek out German tourists.
Atheist Bonus- Sit on the west side of the train and enjoy the evolution confirming rock formations along the northern California coast.