NAUGHTY OR NICE?

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

 

I'm so excited to be spending the holidays in Colorado - Glenwood Springs, to be exact. I arrived here by Amtrak! Riding the train is something I've always wanted to do and  I thought it might be interesting and fun.

 

 Images of a different era of train travel came to mind - when it was elegant and glamorous.

 

 

Uniformed Porters, dining cars with white linen table cloths, waiters dressed in white jackets and gloves.....

 

 

 

Visions of grand train stations.

 

 

Well......the sad fact is, unfortunately, it's not like that anymore!

The few remaining train stations I saw along the way are very small, rundown, or no longer in use. The trains themselves are in need of updating and a good cleaning!

 

That being said, it turned out to be an okay experience! The seats are roomy, you can get up and roam around, and you meet some interesting people along the way.

 

Most of the trip was at night. It looked like this when I boarded the train.

 

Amtrak shares the rails with freight trains, which involves having to be side-tracked, literally, so the freight can go on by. It can cause delays - so expect your train to be behind schedule!

 

The winding turns in the mountains allow you to view the front part of the train rounding the bends!

 

Finally reaching my destination........

Beautiful Glenwood Springs!

 

It's been snowing since I got here! A white Christmas, for sure!

 

 

 

With Christmas so close, it's time to reflect on the past year. Have you been naughty? Or nice? It's not too late to give Santa your 'Wish List'!

 

 

Santa, Baby! For me a BMW convertible, please! Z4! All black! I'd love that! I've been an angel all year! Santa, Baby! So hurry it down the chimney tonight!

 

May all your wishes come true!

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS! and HAPPIEST OF NEW YEARS TO YOU!

 

XXOO