Monthly Archives: December 2015

New York, Day 1

Posted on 31/12/2015 by Geoff

Up and at ’em fairly early, debated the many choices of things to do and settled on the big bus tour, there are several outfits operating this service but the one operated by Gray Line Sightseeing stopped just Accross the … Continue reading →

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Our trip to New York

Posted on 30/12/2015 by Christine

We eventually boarded the train about 9.30pm and quickly after, the train departed, our room is bigger and better than the last train, we have room to move, plus we have a toilet and a sink, in the room, the … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Chicago

Posted on 29/12/2015 by Geoff

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 →

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Chicago, Day 2

Posted on 28/12/2015 by Geoff

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 →

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Day 1 In Chicago

Posted on 27/12/2015 by Geoff

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 →

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Journey to Chicago

Posted on 26/12/2015 by Christine

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 →

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