Zephyr

Whether a trip to a sister's funeral in Chicago; Or another trip to Los Angeles for my aunt's funeral; Or a slow ride to a family reunion in Chicago; Or a 'Bucket-list' trip to an NFL game in Kansas City; Yes. It seemed that most rails I took led to Chicago. It's true. Several times we never left on a jet plane. There were some great train rides, long and slow. There were five time-consuming and memorable rides, Sharing a dinner table with a mother and child; Or a conversation with two unforgettable strangers. The Great Salt Lake and breath-taking sceneries, Including dark rides through narrow tunnels; Roadside stops in small American towns; Great Views of the Colorado River, and lots of friendly Waves from a passenger train called The California Zephyr. The California Zephyr is a well-chosen and defined name for a train that served us well. Indeed, it was like a gentle wind blowing from west to east. There were 58 treasured hours spent alone with my lovely spouse as we ate enough almonds for a lifetime and some very expensive snacks.