Too early

6 AM west coast time, I am up and wide awake, the train does not leave until 11....ah well, time to remember the snacks int he fridge...I hope.

So, a few years back it was off to Gimli Manitoba to cook for "vikings", long days there, as the sun was not setting until about 10:30 or so in the evenings, and was rising about 4 or so in the morning...I am a solar baby, I was exhausted and it only took me a half a week to realize why. I suppose I should try wearing a watch again, feh! No sport in that.

I think this will be my longest train trip. I thought about the sleeper car, but travelling solo means the expense is a bit more than my cheap self wants to pay. I will say though that for those who do not know about how AMTRAK sleepers work, you buy the basic "seat fare" for each person, and pay a single fare for the sleeper, that will allow up tot he maximum bodies rated for it- the little one holds two adults. The sleeper comes with your meals, so for two, the cost is pretty good, comparable to staying in a Doubletree or some such, but for one, it is a bit pricey in my book. Though I will say if you like your privacy, then it might be worth your money.

Me...I simply sewed up a "Traveling shirt". It is a rather bright yellow and blue "tropical" print I selected, and simply screams at you to come sit by me and let me talk to you the whoooooole way!

A few essentials that I like to pack when I travel- a large pack of generic baby cleaner pre-moistened towelettes. While the sleeper has access to a shower, the coach seats do not, so a bit of daily freshening up is nice.
I also like to bring a bottle for water with a cap. Water is available on the trains in each car, and they do provide little cups, but who wants to get up and down every time you want a drink of water.

Ahhh, 7 AM, finally the alarm has gone off, so I can make more noise now as we get ready for the day, and Tory gets ready to drive me to the station...Cho choooo!!

We will hope that the technology of the Palm does not defeat me on the trip, i have to type things with a stylus tip, on a tiny screen, and hope I am fast enough at any wi-fi stops to put something up! Otherwise, it will be Chicago on Sunday most likely!