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Saturday:
and the morning saw a cloudy sunrise in Utah. Except for the cities, not much out here. Sleep on the train in coach can be a challenge. The seats semi-recline, and the leg and footrest help, though you really have to knoe they are there. Climate control is pretty good, though a light blanket is a good thing
The train means you can nap without fear of becoming a roadside memorial. Though I do see lots of interesting geological formations and layering that could be a rather interesting trip all on its own.

Following the Colorado river now with some carved canyon walls that hold a rather broad palatte of colors. Red earth, like we see in the Sierra's, along with tans and ochre yellows. The river today is a murky brown lined with low scrub and intermittent cottonwoods and willow . There is more growing, though hard to identfy on a moving train.
Worked on a little tablet weave last night for the hat I am making for Eugene, looks like another of my forgotten patterns, by that, I mean I forget when to reverse the cards to keep the pattern symetrica!

Well, forward into the day to see where we pass. Grand junction just now, maybe I can ping a wi-fi, otherwise I will have to post these all tomorrow from Chicago.

Train things
MP3 player,or walkman (dating myself )-favorite tunes can help with the naps.
Bring your bottle for water, as it is easy to get a bit dehydrated, you will know by the little headache!

Downstairs seating, you might pay a little extra for it, but family groups tend to get the upstairs. There's a touch more leg room, and if there are no wheelchairs, you can stretch out a bit on a part of the floor and elevate you feet and legs.
There I was, stretched out with my socky feet up on the seat when
A 'young man' came downstairs to retrieve something from his luggage. He looked and asked me if I was okay. I told him I was just stretching my back to relieve a cramp. He then asked me if I wanted anything for 'the pain', vicodin, and a choice of several other medications.
Don't you just meet the most interesting, and helpful people on the train.