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Tuesday April 2, 2024 |
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the indignity and discomfort of air travel is a fraught way to bookend a vacation, whereas taking the train is something to actually look forward to. i remember one fellow rail rider describing the difference thus: "on the train, i feel like a citizen; when i fly, i'm a subject." it feels good to arrive at king street station, walk leisurely through its doors and settle in on a old wooden bench in its stately waiting room, minus the gauntlet of security checks, and it isn't long before we're called to board. |
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we've been planning this trip to witness the solar eclipse in sarah's hometown in ohio since the last north american one in 2017, back when april 8 2024 seemed impossibly distant, but here we are, another 7 years gone in an instant. it's 46 hours from seattle to chicago on the empire builder-- blazing fast by 19th century standards!--and i'm here for every minute of it. time is the ultimate luxury and slow travel is about savoring the in between rather than merely overcoming it. enjoy the ride! |