Home again after another, relatively short trip, on Amtrak. The ride from home to Indianapolis and Chicago and back again was pretty much on time. Our departure was about 40 minutes late but it didn't make any difference in our arrival in Alexandria; we had plenty of time before our departure for Indianapolis. Meals on all routes were served on the new plastic plates which weren't as bad as I expected. The plastic wasn't the soft picnic plate kind of thing, even had a decorative border on it. Coffee served in plastic with lids, not a bad idea as it prevented spilling hot stuff when you tried drinking while the train was going over rough track. Choosing roomettes for all sleeping space was a good idea as no one had a problem with climbing into an upper.
We had a good time in both cities, especially when it came to dining out: The Oceanaire, McCormick & Schmick in Indianapolis and Shaw's Crab House and Vong's Thai Kitchen in Chicago.
Since returning home I've been catching up on news items relative to Amtrak and its future. Lots of voices singing from different choirs though not as much from Mr. Mineta with his anti-Amtrak tirades.
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