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It was sailing through a designated offshore mooring

It was tried in the UK and the result is 'Patchy' at best. Often inferior to pre privatisation and fare costs are so high. To be honest there are maybe one or two reasonably run companies, but fares that put people off using rail unless you can find a special deal.

Five out of five, pure travel.

I second that!

Where are you exactly?

I too was at a bit of a loss sometimes and discovered even small cities or towns had either a tourist office or a townhall with contact details. Frequently they had all the info you need. One of my favourite photos ever. The entire journey was amazing, starting and ending in NYC. I felt I had...

Hello Karl, you've come to the right place for help and opinions on travelling Amtrak, nothing like the AU forum anywhere. Only one suggestion for you as there is plenty of advice here to cover all your trip, and all worth considering. If you like some fun and something not seen anywhere else...

Just a thought for you. If you find gaps in the Amtrak/Greyhound/Flix routes, consider researching local bus services, in particular in the more remote areas. Last September/October I managed LAX to SAC via SLO - SFO - coastal N Cal - coastal Oregon to Florence then across to Bend where I...

That's a proper short break, you paced yourself well. That you included the vital bus connecting services too made your trip so vivid. Love your writing style, it is so inclusive, thank you.

What balance! Excellent anecdote, China sounds exciting.

Have now booked flights to/from China for September - October this year. From Europe to Shanghai, return to Europe from Hong Kong. For practical purposes the next stage before booking rail journeys is mobile data sim for the much used Mifi. I am not a heavy data user, maybe max 5-10 GB per...

Is he family? As you say very much to do, busy and bustling city with many many options for the visitor. Very different to the much quieter Jackson MS. One of the Civil Rights museums grabbed my attention and wouldn't let go, world class about their subject.

Any questions, just ask, be happy to help.

Give or take it still felt the same as your experience at the end of September this year, to the point that the Iron Horse Grill close to the Amtrak station sounds very much like the bar you were in. Busy, good atmosphere, great live music and good food. One or two homeless people around now...

You captured the attitude perfectly.