Ok folks, I’m a people person. I really am. I teach children, am lead teacher for music, am co-president of the union. I enjoy people and I can work hard to solve problems. Silly me and how I thought that the National Park would be a peaceful and solitary experience surrounded by nature. Well....bring out …
Let’s Get High….a Mile High!
Yes, it's true. Everywhere you go in Denver you can smell the unique scent of cannibas. Today I sniffed around the city of Denver. I slept in a little and had a low key day planned. I needed it after two nights on the train and a night on the town in Chicago. Denver has …
Mt. Evans and Red Rocks
The train arrived in Denver just about on time. I’ve quickly learned that train time is different than real time. You’ve got a 30 give on either side of the arrival which puts you in the station “on time.” I hugged my seat mate Ingrid a farewell and quickly got my uber to go to …
Midwest Train Excursion
Midwest Train Excursion This is the part of the experience was most looking forward to as I booked this trip. What would it be like to travel across the country by train. Walking out on the platform in Chicago it’s almost comical to see these little people walking next to such an impressive machine. I …
The Windy City
Chicago I didn't realize they call it the windy city not because it's windy but historically they have said the politicians here are full of wind. I guess for now we can say we live in the windy country. There has not been a visit to a national park yet, but my visit to Chicago …
Rocking to Sleep
It was interesting trying to sleep on the train. I lucked out and had both seats to myself. When one is tired enough sleeping in any position will work. It was pretty quiet but there was constant noise like with any travel. The gentle rocking and motion can either distract or lull you. It took …
National Parks Tour 2017
The anticipation of my biggest travel experience to date.
Blake Siskavich 