[pct-l] Flying

[Brandon McGinnity]

Thanks everyone. Despite the contradictory advice, I at least have a broader
understanding with which to figure things out. Oh, and yes, it is for a
thru-hike.

By the way, I'm unemployed besides some temp work, so saving money is
important, and a few extra days of work is not applicable. :D
-moccasin
On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 5:15 PM, Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Total agreement a train ride is fun, especially in scenic areas,  but for a
> sleeper car you're talking hundreds of dollars more than flying... Not to
> mention the 200$ or so less from lost Income because yu spent a day sitting
> on a train instead of working.
>
> Sent from my iPods
>
> On 2011-01-19, at 6:07 PM, Timothy Nye <timpnye at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > And before we close the thread I'd like to post a defense of train
> travel.  After a section hike in '05 I caught Greyhound from Sisters down to
> Salem and took the Coast Starlight home to Sacramento.  I'd never ridden the
> train before and couldn't believe how nice it was.  The trip was overnight
> and about 20 hours in duration as I recall.
> >
> > The dining car meal was great; excellent service plus you got to meet and
> chat with your assigned tablemates.  Turn down service in my sleeper.  It is
> pricy, but if you have the means, I recommend it.  I want to take this home
> from Seattle.  Last year Golden Child took the trian home to Georgia (and
> no, I don't know if it was the midnight train.
> >
> > By the way, Warner Springs does have a massage service, as well.  Found
> it by accident, but was glad I did.
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-Brandon McGinnity