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"California Zephyr: Amtrak's Finest Route"commentsAmtrak & VIA Rail
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California Zephyr: Amtrak's Finest Route
by luv_sunshine | Aug 01 '01
The California Zephyr is a SPECTACULAR train trip. Everyone should ride it, at least once.

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Re: Re: Why did they take the train (Reply to this comment)
by tennis_player
Well, I happen to agree with the writer of this review. I used to travel to the mid-West on business and drove or hopped short commuter flights from Chicago to Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati, Cedar Rapids and Springfield.

I have to say that it was all very boring scenery. I couldn't wait to see some variety in the landscape.

Sorry. But, I understand we are all different in what we see as interesting or boring.

Jim
Jan 07 '06
11:18 am PST

Re: Why did they take the train (Reply to this comment)
by scrabbler
My thoughts exactly! Of course, I grew up surrounded by rich, flat farmland, so I find such landscape comforting and fascinating. I checked out this review because we're planning to take the train from Chicago to Nebraska--only to find our entire trip was written off as "boring" LOL
Jan 06 '06
8:31 am PST

Why did they take the train? (Reply to this comment)
by evilstepmother
This writer doesn't seem to appreciate subtler differences in topography. I have driven and taken trains throughout the Midwest all my life, and what amazes me is just how varied and different the landscapes are. I especially like driving west from Chicago all the way to San Francisco. Every time you cross another major river, the land changes again--but subtly. Mountains bring on quicker changes, but there isn't a boring scene in the Midwest either, if you take the time really to look.
Feb 14 '04
8:14 pm PST

Excellent Work! (Reply to this comment)
by tennis_player
What a nice review. I felt like I was reading an article by a professional travel writer. It is obvious that you are a sensitive and considerate person to be able to think about other people and their lifestyles.

Good work and I will read more of your reviews with anticipation.

Jim
Aug 29 '01
11:01 am PDT

Wow! (Reply to this comment)
by JDinPA
What a trip! I have never heard of this ~ will have to show your review to my husband when he gets home. Great review~ Judy
Aug 02 '01
11:55 am PDT

Excellent (Reply to this comment)
by Minx_In_LA
Although I would never dream of taking the train- (snobbishly addicted to fast transportation :)
you made it sound palatable, and that's a switch from other reviews I've read!
Outstanding use of imagery and you covered all points of the journey with the kind of detail I want in a travel review.
Well done!
Aug 02 '01
5:42 am PDT
   

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