Back again … this time from Boston. Half of my train travel has now been completed … the Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to New Orleans, followed by the Crescent from New Orleans to Washington. I had a four hour layover there, which was highlighted – as prediceted – with a very enjoyable lunch with…
(Written en route in Arizona, posted in New Orleans) It’s quite an experience to sit for a couple of hours in the Los Angeles Union Station … as I did this past Sunday, waiting to board the Sunset Limited. People! All types, all sizes, all colors, in a constant stream… coming from trains, rushing to…
Some quick impressions from the two flights today: First of all, the flight from Maui to Honolulu was spectacular. A gorgeous, clear day with what can only be described as breathtaking views of Moloka’i enroute to Honolulu. Sitting in the Honolulu airport, waiting to board my Hawaiian Airlines flight to Los Angeles, I was again…
I’m off tomorrow morning on a trip that will include several lengthy train rides and a visit to Boston where I’ll see the Red Sox play four games, thereby indulging my two great passions. First comes the trans-Pacific hop to Los Angeles on Hawaiian Airlines (my favorite). The train travel begins in Los Angeles on…