Kiwis and Fairy Bread
Mike and Ellen's Travel Adventures
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To Our Readers: we’re going dark again (and we have a favor to ask)
21 June 2025 Our apologies for being a bit behind on our posts. They take a long time to write, edit and select photographs, and we have really been enjoying San Francisco. We ask your patience as we catch up. In reality we are leaving today for Yosemite, where we hear there is very little cell and internet service. To those of you who have already or who choose to comment: We love hearing from you! However, could you please sign your comment with your first name or initial? We are having trouble figuring out who you are! See you… Read more
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Chicago to San Francisco: The California Zephyr
17-19 June 2025 There is so much to tell about our experience riding across the United States by train, that we are going to share our experience in two parts. This first installment will focus on the train itself. The second, on the incredible changing views. The Basics: Amtrak’s California Zephyr travels 2,438 miles powered by two engines (number 18 and number 47) and towing, in order, one baggage car, six double decker sleeper cards, a dining car (dining room on the top floor, kitchen on the bottom), an observation car (top floor) with cafe (bottom floor), and three double… Read more
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