From 650f89dd03c2b260f365ac5e710bf4528bdbd87b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Blaise Thompson Date: Thu, 22 May 2025 16:55:40 -0500 Subject: sunday --- memories/2025-nyc/index.md | 57 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 53 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) (limited to 'memories/2025-nyc/index.md') diff --git a/memories/2025-nyc/index.md b/memories/2025-nyc/index.md index 81105f8..a14dd47 100644 --- a/memories/2025-nyc/index.md +++ b/memories/2025-nyc/index.md @@ -68,10 +68,59 @@ Unfortunately we did not get to see Chicago Union Station, the entire station wa Once on board, we were treated to a nighttime treat at the dining car before heading to bed. # 2025-05-18 Sunday -18:42 Amtrak arrives - Penn Station (6:42pm normal time) -Hotel - -Brooklyn + +Sunday was our lovely day on the train. +We both slept very well with the gentle rocking of the train car. +We enjoyed a day of games and conversation with breaks in the dining car for Breakfast and Lunch. +In Albany NY we were able to take a few hours to walk around while the train was split in two---half for NYC and half for Boston. + +
+ + Nancy uses the personal sink in our sleeper cabin. +
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+ + A sleepy morning as the world flies by. +
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+ + A wonderful lunch in the dining car. +
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+ + Private games in our train car. +
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+ + New train engine in Albany. +
+ +By late afternoon we reached the Hudson River. +Great weather. +We enjoyed the long approach to NYC along the entire length of the Hudson Valley. +The mountains and hills really are dramatic. +I felt an appreciation for the rocky foundation upon-which NYC is built. + +
+ + View of the Hudson River. +
+ +We arrived at Penn Station, enjoying the brand new intercity train hall, and caught the subway to Columbia. + +
+ + New train hall. +
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+ + Nancy arrives at the Columbia train station. +
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