Trippin' on the Train

Emmalee, Elijah, and Jarad took the California Zephyr (Amtrak) train from Denver to Provo this last Thursday. The train was supposed to leave Denver at 8 am, but didn't pull out until almost noon. Originally, the plan was for Rochelle, Gracee and Isaiah to meet them in Grand Junction and drive together to Provo. Due to the late start, it was decided to let them ride the train all the way into Provo.

As you can see by the pictures below, the seats were comfortable and the scenery was beautiful.

In the restaraunt car. Elijah enjoyed his roll and some macaroni and cheese.

Coming down along the Colorado River...there were several amazing views and lots and lots of tunnels.

Elijah and Emmalee slept from just past Grand Junction until they arrived in Provo at about 1:30am.

Elijah says his favorite part was eating lots of Skittles during the train ride. Emmalee spent much of the trip on her feet, exploring different parts of the train. A young guy sitting close to them took his guitar down into the trains dressing room on the bottom level (yes the train had two levels) and worked on the songs he was writing. Emmalee and another girl sat outside the door and listened to him sing for a couple of hours. Jarad's favorite part was just relaxing for an entire trip to Provo.

Everyone should take a train ride out to see us. We would be happy to come and pick you up in Denver.