Category Archives: Chicago

We have to be out of the hotel by 1100hrs so a lesiurely “get-up”, showers and complete packing.  We had to judge what 50lbs would be, this being the limit of weight to check bags into Amtrak. Our final account … Continue reading →

Following another good night’s sleep we had a cupa in bed then got up leisurely.  Our main task for today is to visit Union Station to see where we have to go to board our train, the rest was on … Continue reading →

Wow, what a night, we both had a fantastic night; no noise, the beds stayed still, lots of room in the bathroom, a sumptuas shower and 2 double beds, we could spread out and hang our clothes up.  You don’t … Continue reading →

Well we were up early again, having had very little sleep, with the noise of the tracks, driver using his horn, night stops with doors slamming, yes I am grumpy! The food on the train is excellent, we have no … Continue reading →