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A Few Bits and Pieces: San Diego to Chicago
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A Few Bits and Pieces: San Diego to Chicago

ByJim Loomis 04/26/201409/18/2014

When they say, “World-Famous San Diego Zoo”, they ain’t kidding! My daughter had arranged for a kind of insiders tour and it included a close look at a number of very special animals.   For instance, an Arctic Wolf. This gy would look around placidly, then — quite sudden,y — would go almost rigid and…

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Los Angeles to San Diego By Way of a 4-Ton Behemoth.
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Los Angeles to San Diego By Way of a 4-Ton Behemoth.

ByJim Loomis 04/23/201409/06/2014

Amtrak #566 departed Los Angeles Union Station right on the dot. The bi-level car was new — or appeared to be — the seats were comfortable and there was a cafe/lounge on the lower level directly below me. What’s not to like? I did find that, although I travel light and my rolling suitcase is…

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