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from Iraq, we were heading to a prom- ised trip to LegoLand, by train. Fearing that the trip might seem endless, stop- ping through all the towns en route to Florida, I booked us one-way airplane tickets on the way back. Just in case. Guilty of over packing again, my car- ry on bag was loaded down with books, magazines and snacks. I felt prepared for the scheduled 10-hour journey that actually took 11. Not altogether sure that train food in the morning sounded desirable, I was prepared to settle for coffee or tea.
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In the morning, as the sun peeked through the dark window coverings, some passengers were stirring while others were already getting their morn- ing coffee fix. I was pleasantly surprised by the full menu selection and the qual- ity of food. The tables inside the dining car were set like a fine dining establish- ment down to miniature champagne style glasses for juice. Eating breakfast on the train as small towns passed by in a blur was a memorable part of our train experience.
Travel by train allows a view of the country that you don't see from the in- terstate, and certainly not from the air. Tiny towns whose names slip across your tongue, learned and forgotten in the same moment, pass by in a parade of depots and signs. Every so oſten the conductor's voice would come through the overhead speakers announcing the train's arrival before each small town along the Florida coastline. All of the communities looked similar with the towering palm trees and wooden or metal signs posted designating their town's name as the train slowed down as it pulled into each station. The train station
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though. Some were painted in pastel hues, while others coordinated with the nearby town's muted earth tones. Passengers were waiting in line to board the train, while others were anx- iously awaiting the arrival of loved ones with flowers or balloons. When we ar- rived at our destination, the conductor obliged us by posing for a photo, a sou- venir marking the end of our journey riding the rails. CV
structures were all different,
