Twitters from the Tracks, Day Four

We had steak last night. Industrial number two corn fed Omaha steak. And yes, it was delicious. 6:49 AM Aug 24th from txt

Our train to Chicago is three and a half hours late. Just as it was yesterday when we arrived. Which means we will miss our connection. 6:51 AM Aug 24th from txt

It's official: we're flying to Chicago. Guess we'll just have to live with the carbon guilt. 6:52 AM Aug 24th from txt

Train was 3.5 hours late, plane is 10 minutes early. Sigh. 11:58 AM Aug 24th from txt

The Chicago Transit Authority: so civilized. 12:50 PM Aug 24th from txt

I don't approve of all the jean shorts I'm seeing, but otherwise, Chicago is pretty fantastic. Walking into Millenium park. 2:05 PM Aug 24th from txt

Waterfront is sparkly and blue. Such a proud, well-kept town. Strolled down Michigan Ave en route to our final Chi-town destination: PIZZA. 2:59 PM Aug 24th from txt

P.S. Julie, Amtrak's automated customer service rep, now estimates our erstwhile train to arrive 45 mins AFTER our next one departs. 3:04 PM Aug 24th from txt

Suggestion: eat Chicago deep dish pizza in the dark. That way you can enjoy without seeing how well (or not well) the sausage is cooked. 4:41 PM Aug 24th from txt

Bienvenudo a train numero dos. We're off to DC. 5:20 PM Aug 24th from txt

Roomettes considerably smaller than our plush bedroom of yore. Comfortable for sitting, but we're nervous about sleeping (and the bathroom). 5:22 PM Aug 24th from txt

Amtrak will issue a full refund for the missed Omaha-Chicago leg. Looks like we'll make a profit! 5:28 PM Aug 24th from txt

To which Tom responds: We could've flown the whole trip and made a profit. 5:29 PM Aug 24th from txt

We're running right along Lake Michigan. It seems as big as an ocean. Water as far as you can see. 5:38 PM Aug 24th from txt

Idea for new addition to the Lounge Car: grammar and elocution lessons. Amtrak patrons are single-handedly murdering the English language. 6:42 PM Aug 24th from txt

Hey Sara! We're in Indiana! We'll try to find a deck of cards so we can play some Euchre in your honor. 6:59 PM Aug 24th from txt

Tom just put the top bunk down, he's tucking in for the night while I work. Feels like I'm in a secret writing fort! 7:20 PM Aug 24th from txt