THE pack, THE cold, and THE Betsy are sitting around chilling (literally) in the first class lounge in the Windy City… At least they have a lit fireplace here, it’s cold!
I have never been in Chicago before. It appears to be a large city. With an underground. And luggage lockers.
A few notes about the train trip:
- Just past Osceola, IA is a rotten place to remember the hiking poles are still leaning against the door by the show rack!
- There was a voice whispering over the intercom about ice cold beer – four times. I feel subliminalized!
- In another burst of inspiration, I realized my maps also failed to catch the train
- At least the backpack made it. I think. I know the cold did!
TRAILS, TRIALS, AND TRAVAILS 
So exciting! Have fun! Your fam will send you the hiking poles, right? My sister got a pair out of a hiker box but they are now falling apart…
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Maybe I’ll find a set! I am trying to decide if I want to wait, or buy another set.
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Hope the maps and poles catch up with you!!!! Both are important.
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