We had the second seating for dinner, which worked out perfectly. A lovely couple from Guelph were seated with us. Lots of laughs. That is one of the (many) fun things I remembered from crossing Canada by train...WAY back when. Meeting new people at dinner.
Now that I have been aboard a ship...there are parallels. Think of this leg as a land cruise. But maybe with a bit more motion.
There was enough noise that Sarah didn’t hear me get up twice and knock the ladder to (my) upper berth across the passage way. The bunks were comfy...and surprizingly roomy. I was able to sit up to put jeans & socks on to wander down & along to the head (bathroom).
For anyone not aware of how our train system is set up in Canada. The company that runs cargo owns the rails. The company that runs the passenger service...does not. Therefore, the cargo trains have the right of way which causes the passenger trains to be notoriously late.
Which is what has already happened. We were originally supposed to get to Jasper by 11 or 12. Now they are saying we’ll be there by about 2pm.
Amazing scenery, going through the mountains! From brilliant blue sky to moody clouds, mountains, rivers & muskeg.
We even saw a bear out the window at lunch! The food service manager ran through the train to draw everyone’s attention to it. That’s service!
We had about an hour to get off the train in Jasper & stretch our legs. We have moved to our cabin. And now we wait as a car is removed from the train, before heading to Edmonton. Estimated time of arrival: 10pm.
Time was revised...closer to midnight.
Berths were pulled down & made up by the time we were back from dinner. So tired, my eyes hurt. So hauled myself up to my second floor apartment, got in my jammies & listened to a book (think I started at 9pm). Stopped at 1am...it is possible I slept through some of it. We were just leaving Edmonton, I think.
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