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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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Our Christmas Day

Posted on 25/12/2015 by Geoff

Oh dear, what a night, the shower/toilet door kept coming open, as I said, noisy and bumpy train with hard beds; we were glad when the tannoy went to tell us breakfast was ready: then to cap it all the … Continue reading →

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Long Beach to Los Angeles

Posted on 24/12/2015 by Geoff

On The Move Again, a big day today so up early, well 0800hrs! As today we make our way to the Union train station in LA but this time with all our luggage. After a quick breakfast of cinnamon buns … Continue reading →

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The (old) Queen Mary

Posted on 23/12/2015 by Geoff

Today is nice and sunny so we booked a tour of the Old Queen Mary and then followed this by a self guided audio tour, both covered different parts of the ship, however the guided one we paid extra for … Continue reading →

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