Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Planes and Trains (and trains and trains) and Automobiles


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This morning we took Amtrak from Michigan to Chicago, approximately a 4 hour trip. Ben did pretty well, was wiggly, but actually slept for about 45 minutes on the train. After arriving in Chicago, we then took the El out to our house. I have more and more sympathy for those without cars as it is challenging to be at the mercy of public transit (especially when you have several bags and an active boy to manage). We made it home in one piece, despite the 30 minute wait for the El and 10 minute walk with all our stuff. I really would qualify as a Beverly Hillbilly, I think :)
After comparing all modes of transportation, I think trains are the least of 3 evils for Ben. And, he now knows the sign for "choo-choo!"

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