Well, don't know where to start. Anticipation was high as we boarded in Chicago. We LOVED our 2 roomettes across from each other. Son was so happy with his own space; daughter and I were directly across. Right away we were seeing new sights, as the EB rolled out of CHI headed west. Dinner reservations were being taken by the attendant who worked her way through the entire train. Our first dinner onboard was an experience that brought joy to this family and set the stage for the rest of our vacation. Servce was prompt and friendly; food was excellent. Every employee we came in contact with was personable, professional and efficient. When we rang for our SCA to make up the beds, we were wondering what it would be like to sleep in such a compact space, as the train roared through the night. We all agreed that it was the best way to travel. Upper level Roomettes are more in demand but we loved the lower level and feeling the track. Daughter was saying "whee" from her lower bunk until she fell asleep. In the morning, I woke before the kids were up, to get a cup of hot fresh coffee and watch the snowy tracks in our comfortable bed. When the kids were awake, headed to the diner for breakfast. It is never a problem to get breakfast or lunch; annoucements are made and you just head to the diner.
Second day, we are loving the adventure of seeing America. Though much of the plains are what the kids dubbed the "Montana Browns".... much of N. Dakota and Montana seem to be one color... brown.... it still captures my imagination as I try to picture crossing this land in a horse and covered wagon. Also we have transferred to our bedroom, and all I can say about the advantages and disadvantages of each situation, is that they do exist. But you can't go wrong either way.
We have to wake up in Spokane to change sleepers again. A surreal experience, and part of the adventure
Following the interrupted sleep. back to the diner for breakfast... we have left the plains for magnificent scenery that takes my breath away. Tall evergreens, mountains, valleys, rivers and waterfalls.
Service disruption at Everett due to mudslide. We detrain and hop on the waiting busses that take us to Seattle in 30 minutes.
Second day, we are loving the adventure of seeing America. Though much of the plains are what the kids dubbed the "Montana Browns".... much of N. Dakota and Montana seem to be one color... brown.... it still captures my imagination as I try to picture crossing this land in a horse and covered wagon. Also we have transferred to our bedroom, and all I can say about the advantages and disadvantages of each situation, is that they do exist. But you can't go wrong either way.
We have to wake up in Spokane to change sleepers again. A surreal experience, and part of the adventure
Following the interrupted sleep. back to the diner for breakfast... we have left the plains for magnificent scenery that takes my breath away. Tall evergreens, mountains, valleys, rivers and waterfalls.
Service disruption at Everett due to mudslide. We detrain and hop on the waiting busses that take us to Seattle in 30 minutes.
