BarrettJun 10, 20225 minPart Five: DisembarkLet's talk about close calls, SNAFUs, and the best and worst of the journey. Plus: gifts just for readers!
BarrettJun 9, 20226 minPart Four: Amtrak's Holy TrinityThis journey saw three of Amtrak's celebrity routes: Southwest Chief, Coast Starlight, and Empire Builder.
BarrettJun 8, 20224 minPart Three: Characters of the RailwayThe real adventure is the friends you meet along the way.
BarrettJun 7, 20225 minPart Two: Eat, Pray, ShowerLet's face it: You don't want to stink on a train. Also, how do you save money on food?
BarrettOct 13, 20215 minAnnie, Candy, and me.This week, I attended my first concert since the pandemic began: St. Vincent at Radio City Music Hall.
BarrettAug 18, 20208 minPart Nine: DallasEveryone knows the shape of Texas, and seeing it appear on a roadside sign after over a week away was a special kind of comfort.
BarrettAug 16, 20203 minPart Seven: KansasI crossed the State of Kansas in a day. By the way, what have I been listening to?
BarrettAug 15, 20207 minPart Six: DenverWhat do the Stanley Hotel, Molly Brown, and marijuana have in common? Me, for better or worse.
BarrettAug 13, 20205 minPart Four: Guadalupe“Because in the end, you won't remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” -Kerouac