It’s time to board the train in Chicago, heading east to Depew, NY and home. Most of this leg is overnight, so I board with high hopes of getting some rest. It was not to be.
Although riding in coach wasn’t bad heading west, the return trip told a different story. I was seated near the rear of the car, close to the restroom, which was both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it was a short walk when I needed it. A curse because of the occasional scented waft that told me next time, I should sit elsewhere.
It was also considerably noisier heading east. People played games on their devices, watched movies without earbuds, talked on the phone, and snored. I got off the train in Depew the next morning no more rested than when I got on.
Since the ride was entirely at night, I wasn’t able to take any pictures. I watched the scenery pass in the dark and truly missed the solitude and comfort of my roomette. Next time I do this, I hope to have enough money saved to have a roomette for the entire trip.
