Liv and Katie hit the rails for a 52-hour wondertrip from Chicago to San Francisco.

July 30-Aug 1, 2012

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

We have arrived

Early, no less.would have been earlier but somewhat set their couch on fire about 15 min from or final stop. Boo!

WaitEd a bit for bags to unload, then met strawberry limo (courtesy of Kate) and we are off to Kentfield. Jp and Caroline are delayed a bit...expected to land in 20 min.






43 down, seven more to go

It's nor 52 hours it's only 50. WE are in trukee, ca. Breakfast took forever but was decent. Had a nice long sit in the observation car thru the Nevada desert.

Trukee looks like Telluride a bit, at least a lot like Colorado. There's a  river on one side and a mix of Victorians and 1970s style homes. And hills. I love hills!!!

How do you feel?

Liv: I want to go horseback riding. The train is ok, you know. I haven't breathed any fresh air. only two times of fresh air since Monday. I'm happy that it's almost over but it's not almost over bc we still have six hours. and I want to see Caroline and Daddy.

Katie:  I have loved every bit of the trip.still it will be v nice to arrive and be on the coast BC it is so lovely there. Arriving is just the cherry on top. Fresh air will def be great. And exercise. I'm totally going for a run this eve.


Awake in Nevada

What a beautiful sunrise. I would have liked to have slept more but this is worth being awake. Liv is still sleeping. :)

We plan on showering today after breakfast. That should be an adventure. There are one or two showers downstairs in this car. A lot of the people who arrived yesterday are gone. Not sure where they went but glad for the quite in the car. Our neighbors with the girls are still here, they are going to California, too, and they are nice to have around. Pete, the grandpa loves to sing and is moved to song very easily.

Pulling into a station...winnemucca, nv. I think I used to work with someone from here.

I'm looking forward to being in CA and WA after this and having lots of fresh air.

Out little room is so perfectly cosy, I just love it.

Happy air travels today!!