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Train Trip, Part III (or “I wanna be uninhibited”)

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Marie Loughin

Here’s a thing about trains:  You are forced to be at least a little friendly. For example, if two of you are sitting at a table for four in the dining car, you can expect the Maître d’ to place … Continue reading →

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Train Trip, Part I (or “I wanna be an Empire Builder”)

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Marie Loughin

It’s 5:11pm.  Jules and I are off on our big adventure – crossing half the continent in a train. The journey began at 12:30pm, when we boarded a Cantrail coach (bus) in Surrey. Less then ten minutes later, we hit … Continue reading →

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