Uncle Samtrak

So we've left Chicago, stuffed full of deep-dish pizza and wonderful memories.
As I type, we are coming to the end of a 10.5hr train journey from Chicago to Buffalo in upstate New York. We then have a 6 hour layover in Buffalo before we head to Niagara Falls. Speaking to people in the queue for the Buffalo train, the falls are apparently way better from the Canadian side, so we'll see if we can get across the border.

The Amtrak train and service has been a pleasant surprise. Picking up all our various tickets was a doddle, and for some journeys we can check our bags. In the carriage, the chairs recline quite a bit, plus there is an extension and foot stool, which made sleeping much easier. Jess said I looked like a dog all curled up trying to sleep (I cannot sleep sat up). I'm going to assume she meant a cute dog...
We had doughnut holes and coffee for breakfast on the train. They'll make a nice addition to my developing 'pizza-belly'. :)

Update:
We pulled into Buffalo-Depew station and decided to have a wander. After 3 odd miles, we found a huge charity shop for war veterans, a motel, various haulage shops and various masonry shops. Basically, do not come to Buffalo-Depew for a good time.

Mike.