8:15 p.m. As on the way out, the trip back lasts three hours, and we pull into Normal with a little daylight yet to spare. From here it's a piece of cake; our car is where it should be, and we enjoy the feel of our own car for the quick trip home.
I tend to be a gradual unpacker anyway, but even if there were something ticking in my bag I'd be headed for the shower! Ahh...
Freshly cleaned-up and reclining in the living room, we decided that it was a good vacation. There were a few glitches, but it was worth a chance to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World free of the burdens of driving, planning meals, or reserving tours. The springtime weather was ideal, the Amtrak accommodations were friendly and adequate. The Roomette Sleeper was the right choice; upgrading to a Bedroom Sleeper wouldn't have been worth the extra $1,400, no matter how good a wider bed and personal shower would have been... it's still a TRAIN bed and shower. When your biggest regret is failure to wear sunscreen, things went well.
In ten years, I may be ready for another vacation by train!
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