This must be the time of year to travel
Daughter Julia went to Holland for the weekend!
Well, actually it is Holland Michigan, but she is traveling.
Other friends are in Ireland, or soon will be; and some are going to Florida.
I hope they all have safe, fun trips.
I see Amtrak is creating a Chicago to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area route. The train leaves Chicago at 11 a.m. and arrives in the Twin Cities about 8 p.m., going thru Milwaukee on the way. The great thing is the cost is only $41 one way.
I love traveling by train. You usually don't have to worry about weather, turbulence, passengers opening exit doors, parts falling off. Well, maybe you should worry about those. But you are on the ground.
It beats driving because you can take a nap, take a walk, use the bathroom, stretch your legs.....all sorts of things are possible on a train.
I just wish American trains were faster.
I have ridden the TGV in France. I believe it was doing about 120 mph and you could not even feel a bump. Of course Europe relies on train travel a lot more than the US does. The high speed trains have their own tracks and it seems most freight trains run at night, when passenger service is not a big issue.
Speaking of speed, time flies.
We went to a retirement party for TC and Chris Roberts, folks we have known for a long time.
It was a nice gathering, with several of Terry's worlds coming together. There were theater people, colleagues, family, and friends. It was pretty fun.
Jackie and I ate at Luna right before the party. We went with hamburgers and they were very good. Plus, the atmosphere and views of the golf course are pretty neat. Since the party was at Luna, it was also very convenient.
I am getting older, for sure. (In case no one noticed.) I ordered a rum and Coke at the party and only drank half of it because it was pretty strong. Probably should just have had pop.
That's all that is on my mind.
Have a great Saturday.
Peace and Love
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