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Magical Chicago Train Weekend

As you have heard me say before, I love trains.  I love purple amd llamas too, but those topics are for another time.  I seek out train rides as often as I can. 

This past August, I was looking to add another trip to the schedule.  We had just come back from Austin, Tx and I realized I didnt have my next trip planned   I like to make sure I keep some travel trips on the books at all times.  Read How-i-travel-365-a-year to find out why! There really are benefits to planning your next adventure. 

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Best Colorado Train Ride – Royal Gorge Railway

Royal Gorge Railway cars

Nostalgic Train Ride

Train travel doesn’t usually have the hype and glam of other forms of travel.  Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy flying all over the world.  But for me, there is something nostalgic and beautiful about train travel.  I love to feel the click clack click clack rocking of the train cars.  And to listen to the train whistle blowing low and strong across the plains.  Time seems to slow down, and life just doesn’t have the hustle-bustle that is normally there.   It is soothing for the soul.

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