2:10pm
I’m sitting in the Metropolitan First Class Passenger Lounge waiting for the Southwest Chief #3 to take me back to KC. R and I have had a fun trip up here. We did the usual, shopped on Michigan Avenue, saw some sights, and of course hit the bars. I always enjoy my short trips up here, its a great short weekend trip to break up the hum drum.
From what I’m hearing KC has a snow and ice storm hitting and R just called to tell me his flight was cancelled. R was flying back and forth because he doesn’t care for riding trains like I do, says it takes to long. But while American Eagle is grounded, snow doesn’t stop Amtrak. Hope he makes it back ok, he is supposed to give me a call soon to let me know what’s up.
6:45pm
Just got back from dinner in the dining car and had a really good time talking to a couple who were headed to Santa Fe and Albuquerque. I had the flat iron steak and it was actually not too bad. Were going to be crossing the Mississippi River any moment now which means I’m about half way home.
R called me back earlier and said that all the flights into KC were cancelled. He was wanting to come down to the station to catch the train with me but there just wasn’t enough time. I’ve tried to call him back a couple times but he hasn’t answered his phone. Not sure what he’s doing. Maybe he was lucky and found a flight. Guess I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to find out .
