Amtrak

A new adventure for us travelling for the first time with Amtrak from historic Portland Station to Seattle, along the coastline. Unlike Italian rail stations, here there are enough seats for waiting travellers, a luggage check-in service and very civilised boarding without a mad rush.

We enjoyed the comfort of the 4 hour journey with some water view scenery along the way.

Our hotel is in the Belltown area and easy walking distance to the waterfront. We can hear sea gulls calling, when we open the window. Lots of fish available, fresh or cooked.

 

 

Planning

We are planning out 2015 adventure to.... can you guess where? We like to travel independently for most of the time but will also be doing group activities such as train travel and a cruise along the coast from Vancouver to Alaska. Getting excited!

Playing with trains

The Open Garden Program allowed us to visit Glenfinnen at Springbrook and there were 4 trains to play with!

This is Emily and she took us up the hill side, past trees in their Autumn glory to Ferntree Gully.

The models delighted young and old and we could all ride in comfort over bridges, through a tunnel and wind through the delightful gardens.