That’s a phrase you often hear in these islands and it’s more apt than ever in light of the violence that occurred the other night in Charlottesville. Of course we have racists here, but the fact is, being a racist in Hawaii is just not practical because everyone who lives here belongs to a racial…
The word has gotten around that I’m an authority on train travel and I keep getting emails from both friends and total strangers with questions. First, let me say that I am more than glad to respond to any and all of those inquiries. The only disclaimer–and I try to include it in all of…
There’s a lot to say for taking a couple of days out of already extended itinerary to stop off at Charlottesville, Virginia, just to spend a couple or three hours at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home. This is beautiful country and today was an especially beautiful day: clear skies and bright sunshine with temperatures I…
The Cardinal is Number 4 on my list of Most Scenic Amtrak trains. It really is a wonderful ride and, I’m delighted to say, I’ll be on the eastbound train in about 10 days. It leaves Chicago around dinnertime and takes a 28-hour meandering southern route, passing through Indianapolis, Cincinnati, White Sulphur Springs (home to…