Train travel from Seattle to Los Angeles shows a slice of Americana
And so it was on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles and back mid-February.
It was a glorious moment in that quiet and stillness and I truly hoped maybe someone somewhere else on the train was awake to experience this magical moment as well. It’s a sad and troubling contrast yet a seeming-unsolvable state of affairs every major city struggles with. By day you can choose to sit comfortably in your room with the seats up or keep the chairs down with your bedroll on top and watch the beautiful scenery roll by comfortably horizontal
That evening I go big choosing the “Land & Sea Combo” — a huge Black Angus steak, done to your wellness preference, with a massive crab cake.
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