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  1. Old MM

    City of New Orleans, connecting from/to Wolverine, Feb. '24

    Which version do you and Pat like the most? While Audrey Hepburn singing it in the movie was magical, I give a slight edge to Andy Williams.
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    The economics of budget airlines don't make sense

    Another, minor point on LCCs is that in some cases, by the time you add on the extras to a bare-bones ticket, the cost might be roughly equivalent to a major. There can be a lot of variation depending on which carriers being compared and city pairs, but I recently saw Delta fares out of Detroit...
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    Photos from my Empire Builder and LSL trip Jan-Feb 2024

    Love your report, you had some adventures! Never heard of Canopy, is that nearby the train station? Lovely pics too... now I have to find one of those portable tea kettles.
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    City of New Orleans, connecting from/to Wolverine, Feb. '24

    Thanks Caravanman, that is the intention! I try to emulate the style of reports that take you along, and I'm so happy you got that feeling. New Orleans was a welcome discovery and I agree wholeheartedly, the train is the best way to arrive and depart from there. Eric and Pat, thank you as...
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    City of New Orleans, connecting from/to Wolverine, Feb. '24

    Well, this will wrap up a long, long trip report. I need a better system for trying to upload pictures, or basically, a new home computer. Regretful about the various sizing issues with these photos, really not sure why not consistent between phone and desktop. At any rate, we pulled into...
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    City of New Orleans, connecting from/to Wolverine, Feb. '24

    I probably had time to go inside the station, but didn't. It was time to start getting ready for bed. The shower floor upstairs was so grimy and I did try to get it clean, and while rinsing it, noticed there was no hot water. I probably should have checked out the one downstairs but at this...
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    City of New Orleans, connecting from/to Wolverine, Feb. '24

    The front of the hotel, and a couple of parking lot views (train station parking lots are always romantic at night:
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    City of New Orleans, connecting from/to Wolverine, Feb. '24

    Soon it was time for dinner. Jazzy had stopped by to take orders earlier, just as the SCAs did on the outbound trip. I got the Greek salad, which isn't really much if you're hungry, and I recommend more as a side, especially after I threw out the peppers and raw onions. Was happy that I had...
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    City of New Orleans, connecting from/to Wolverine, Feb. '24

    To continue and hopefully wrap things up today; apologies as I see a couple of minor editing issues above. Riding back to Chicago, in the transdorm. It was certainly kind of cool in a way. About half the rooms were occupied so apparently this is overflow after the other sleeper is booked. And...
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    City of New Orleans, connecting from/to Wolverine, Feb. '24

    When I had arrived, in my eagerness to get outside I had simply walked straight through the station and left immediately. Now, with an hour or so to spare before boarding, I had time to take in the surroundings a bit more. The waiting area is one large room, with ample seating, Amtrak on one...
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    City of New Orleans, connecting from/to Wolverine, Feb. '24

    Amtrak station is behind you in this photo:
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