Back in Rochester this afternoon, 4 hours late into ROC.
the CS was great. left LA at 10:10 and got into San Jose that evening. Had the burger for lunch, and the land+sea for dinner.
Took a rest during the afternoon, had the bed made down at SLO.
At SLO, I stepped off the train where my aunt was waiting for me, and the SCA recognized her, because she's a frequent CS traveler.
On the CZ, it was simply stunning, saw some amazing scenery. Hardly any snow in the sierras, and not that much in the Rockies where we were. There was great narration from the California rail museum between Sac and Reno, about the history of railway construction and implementation in the area.
Similar narration as we went through the mountains and canyons of Colorado. Steak on the first night of the CZ was badly overcooked. Instead of the mashed potatoes I had ordered, they brought a baked potato, and then switched it out. They did this on both dinners. haha.
Got to Chicago on time, hung out at the Metro Lounge, before boarding the LSL 2 hours late. Went to bed soon after departure. Woke up outside CLE, 3 hours late. Had an extra meal on the train, the salad, which was pretty good, I thought.
So, that sums up the trip.
Will provide some more narrative about the trip as I get over the fatigue. Still far less tiring than flying!
