TromboneAl
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I'm wondering whether it would be fun to take the train on an upcoming trip from home (near Eureka, CA) to Denver. Note that this isn't considered simply as an alternative from flying or driving, but as an interesting experience on its own.
The idea would be to drive to Sacramento, take the 30-hour trip from Sac to Denver, and fly back after the visit with our daughter.
A roomette would be $532. A bigger room would be $996.
I took Amtrak from Michigan to San Diego once, and I remember enjoying watching the scenery go by and, especially, eating in the diner with a wonderful view. I picture reading or surfing the Internet, and sleeping well because of the motion.
The alternative view, expressed by Jenny: "Yeah, that's great for about ten minutes, then you would just wish that you'd flown."
Lena is, let's say, skeptical. She remembers seeing a roomette once, and felt that it was claustrophobic.
What are your experiences?
Superliner Roomette Tour.wmv - YouTube
The idea would be to drive to Sacramento, take the 30-hour trip from Sac to Denver, and fly back after the visit with our daughter.
A roomette would be $532. A bigger room would be $996.
I took Amtrak from Michigan to San Diego once, and I remember enjoying watching the scenery go by and, especially, eating in the diner with a wonderful view. I picture reading or surfing the Internet, and sleeping well because of the motion.
The alternative view, expressed by Jenny: "Yeah, that's great for about ten minutes, then you would just wish that you'd flown."
Lena is, let's say, skeptical. She remembers seeing a roomette once, and felt that it was claustrophobic.
What are your experiences?
Superliner Roomette Tour.wmv - YouTube
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