High time to do something about being on timeEveryone who has taken any of Amtrak’s long-distance trains is aware that late arrivals are a big problem. Everywhere except in the Northeast Corridor (Washington-Boston), Amtrak trains run on track owned by the various freight railroads. In theory (and, indeed, according to law), the freight railroads are…
It’s Sunday night and the Coast Starlight, with me aboard, arrived in Los Angeles a scant 10-12 minutes late. And with that arrival, I have completed my circumnavigation of the U.S. by train: Los Angeles-New Orleans-Washington-Boston Chicago-Seattle-Los Angeles … all by Amtrak. On balance, a very enjoyable journey, two bus rides notwithstanding. As always, the…
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…