Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Lake Shore Limited

It's Tuesday afternoon. Tony, Mom and I just arrived at Gail & Johns house in Milwaukee. It's our first stop on the way to Vermont. From here, Tony and I will drive to Highland Park, just north of Chicago, and leave our car with John's mother. Then we'll Metra into Chicago where we'll meet up with Gail and Mom who are taking the MegaBus from Milwaukee to Union Station in Chicago. They're doing this because our car is packed for the trip home and when we return to Chicago we'll be heading to Indiana without returning to Wisconsin. Plus the MegaBus will drop Gail and Mom right at the Amtrak station, so minimal walking will be necessary.

The train leaves at 10:00 pm and it's a 16 hour ride. Yes, flying would be faster, but this is an adventure...and a test to see how efficient America's public transportation is...will let you know.

Talk to you from Vermont.

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