After the hectic holidays we decided to slip away for a few days of quiet and relaxation. DH booked a winter trip to Chicago via Amtrak. I must admit that I was a bit concerned about a snow disaster heading into Chicago in January, but it was a delightful trip.
We flew up to Oakland to take the California Zephyr out of Emeryville. We've done that trip several times as it passes through both the Sierras and the Rockies. The scenery was spectacular with all of the snow this year.
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| View of San Francisco on departure. |
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| Icy Mississippi |
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| Frozen waterfalls. |
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| Tracks in the snow everywhere. We saw several large herds of elk and antelope. |
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| I always love the sight of the train around the curves. |
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| Majestic sunsets. |
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| Destination.....Chicago. |
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| Nightlights of the city. |
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| The beautiful lobby of the Palmer House in Chicago. |
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| The Peacock doors in the entrance of the hotel. |
We flew home on Friday and I enjoyed some fun sewing over the weekend in between laundry loads. I have completed the block assembly for Allietare.
Beth's Neighborhood Block Party continues with
Irene and
Ida picking it up this year. It has always been such a fun event and I knew that I wanted to participate again this year. This is my block for the party.
There is still time to sign up to join. Just go
here and join the fun.
Now.....I am off to see what button I clicked on my camera to get the date stamp added.....hmmm.
You were in my neck of the woods!! A train ride sounds nice. Glad you had an enjoyable trip and now time for sewing. Looks like a fun sew-along. 😊
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful trip! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNice blocks. You are always sew accomplished ... :) Pat
what a wonderful trip....thanks for sharing with us! And what an adorable block! Blah Blah Blah....love the truck!
ReplyDeleteWOW! what a spectacular trip on the train.. Such fabulous views...
ReplyDeleteLove your Wonky House with the four wheeler...
I absolutely love trains and this looks like a fabulous trip. Happy you had good weather. I have never been to Chicago and it looks very interesting. It is always so good to be home. Blessings...
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such fun. I was checking into the train to get my Mom from Louisiana to Washington. I think she would enjoy it and not feel as stressed as she does flying.
ReplyDeleteOh. Am Trac! We did that once. What a wonderful trip! thanks for sharing all the photos with us. Your house is so so cute. Love it! Thanks for joining the party!
ReplyDeleteI had a business trip to Chicago in January, many years ago. I remember walking along the river, absolutely freezing, but thoroughly enjoying every minute. Lights, crisp air, snow, cold - all of it was fun. But how exciting for you to have a train trip, with the love of your life. Yeap, you've inspired me to go back to Chicago and hopefully by way of a train.
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I've always wanted to take a train trip cross country. Looks like you had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing all the pics.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice trip, Mary! I had lunch at the Hancock Tower once...was fantastic!!!!
ReplyDeleteA cross-country train trip sounds like such fun! Would love to do that someday. Have never explored Chicago other than the infamous O'Hare airport, sigh ...
ReplyDeletea train trip is on my bucket list! Love your house block. So FUN!
ReplyDeleteHello Mary, that looks like such a nice trip. What lovely pictures! I have always wanted to go on a train...someday. I am up to the same thing as you today.... a little sewing between laundry loads. My, but I have too many to count I am sad to say. At least that means a bunch of sewing will get done, and what am I sewing you ask....more clothes...lol.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to take a long train trip like that! So glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI love your house block. I'm planning to join in for the first time... just need to get my scraps out and get going.
Great trip, just what you needed
ReplyDeleteThat trip sounds divine!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of your trip , sure looks interesting . Nice blocks too :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute house block! The window is so funny. The train ride sounds like a good idea. My daughter wants to go to NYC for her vacation this summer and wants to fly. I'm trying to talk her into the train...
ReplyDeleteI love love train travels. Might try winter train ride one day. The view from your trip looks fantastic. You know, I have been to Chicago? Only at the airport, when our flight did a quick stopped there on our way to Seattle!
ReplyDeleteBeth's Neighborhood block party looks fun. Enjoy xx
I've often thought hubby and I would enjoy a train trip! Yours sounds just lovely! I have to admit, I would never have ventured to Chicago at this time of year. I was there years ago just before Christmas and almost got snowed in - with two little kids back in Carolina needing me to be home for Christmas morning - yikes! It was the coldest I have ever been in my life too! But the city was beautiful and I would love to go back sometime - maybe in June!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter and I want to take this trip. Your pictures make me want to even more. Love your house block.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteYour house blocks are ADORABLE! Love the Blah window.
Your block with the tractor is absolutely awesome. Great choice of fabrics - very modern :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a nice trip. My husband has always wanted to take a train trip. Any tips on riding and sleeping on trains?
ReplyDeleteLooks great fun.
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